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Educational Assistant

Central Rivers Area Education Agency
Cedar, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant at River Hills

Supporting Students with Disabilities | Making a Difference Every Day

Do you have a passion for helping students reach their full potential? We’re looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and energetic Educational Assistant to support students with disabilities in achieving academic and personal success.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs
  • Assist with academic, communication, behavioral, and self-care goals outlined in student plans
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
  • Collaborate closely with teachers and specialists to support student growth
  • Celebrate every milestone—big and small!

What We’re Looking For:

  • A caring, patient, and flexible individual who believes in the abilities of every student
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience working with children or adults with disabilities
  • A willingness to learn and grow alongside our team

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • A welcoming and supportive school community
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact
  • Competitive pay and benefits

TO APPLY: Visit www.centralriversaea.org - Careers - Open positions or https://centralriversaea.schoolspring.com?jobid=4885110

  • Full-time 7 hrs day, 182 days
  • Flexible hours may be available (no benefits, up to 7hrs/day to work with your school schedule)

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Evidence of mental and emotional maturity and stability.
3. Demonstrate aptitude and/or experience in working with children or youth.
4. Ability to receive and process instructions.
5. Good communication skills.
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Job Goal:

To work with students or provide other services under the direction, supervision, and control of professional staff to contribute to the overall program quality of the assigned classroom or service. Enhance learning for all.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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