CLASS - Student Specific - Cedar Rapids Community School District - Cedar Rapids, IA

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
8/23/2019

Location:
Jackson Elementary School

Date Available:
2019-2020 School Year

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Under direction of professional staff perform general classroom duties as assigned.
Assist with supervision and feeding of students in the classroom cafeteria.
Assist with toilet needs of students.
Help students get to and from buses.
Other duties as may be assigned.

CLASSIFICATION
Teacher Associates
Seven and one-half (7.5) hours per day
$12.10/hr minimum

EMPLOYMENT DATE
As arranged for the 2019-2020 school year.

PREPARATION,EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
Two years post secondary education or Paraeducator certificate or qualifying score on WorkKeys assessment test required.
Will complete NCI training as a condition of employment.
TEACCH training is preferred. Will be required.
Willingness to assume responsibility.
Ability to work well with others.
Flexibility in working with classroom teachers.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
Ability to support establish data collection systems under teacher directions.
Regular attendance
Enjoy working with young people.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend 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.

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.

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.

Apply on line or contact the Work Force Center, 4444 First Avenue NE Suite #436. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.