Special Education Para-Counselor

About the Employer

Job Summary

Under the direction of professional staff, work with students individually or in group settings. Assist with supervision of students (classroom, cafeteria, halls, etc.). Implement behavior management strategies.
• May include riding the bus with students.
• May include working one-to-one with a student to complete assigned tasks.
• Student supervision is required.
• Ensuring student safety is required.

Other Duties

• Assist students with necessary health assistance under the guidance of nurses.
• Assist in preparing materials used in educational process.
• Assist students at mealtime.
• Assist students in personal hygiene areas.
• Help get students to and from bus or car.

Assignment Information

• Assignments may vary based on building and district needs.

Classification

Teacher Associates seven hours (7) hours per day

Salary

$17.26/hour

Education Requirements

Two-year post-secondary education or Paraeducator Certificate or qualifying score on NCRC Assessment Test required.

Employment Information

• Position won’t start till 2026-2027 school year.
• Start date to be determined.
• Preparation, experience, skills, willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.

Capable of Representing the School

Capable of representing the school in a professional manner, including but not limited to confidentiality, communication skills, and dress.

Regular Attendance

Regular attendance is essential.

Essential Functions

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.

To Perform Essential Functions Successfully

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Talk and hear
• Squat, stoop, or kneel
• Reach above the head and forward 0-24 inches
• On occasion up to 36 inches
• Use hand strength to grasp items
• Bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-12 feet
• Occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes
• Push/pull items such as tables and carts

Specific Vision Abilities

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require extending beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom, including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Cedar Rapids Community School District Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.