Para Educator - General Education
Job in
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, 52800, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Davenport Community Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PARA EDUCATOR - GENERAL EDUCATION - 7 HRS/DAY
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Current paras use the internal application process to apply.
All other current district employees (not paras
), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 11/07/2025 THRU 11/13/2025 @ 4PM
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Wages:
New Hires:
Entry level rate $15.99/hr.;
Current employees in the bargaining unit:
Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group
- Will work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to assist in the success of all students
- Will teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations
- Will work with students in skills room
- Ability to work with ALL students
- Computer skills are necessary to input data into student data system and manipulate spreadsheets
- With classroom teachers, establish a positive learning environment while maintaining a structured setting
- Assist with and support classroom teacher with instruction
- Work collaboratively with teachers using developmentally appropriate practices, including following teacher’s direction for instruction
- Assist teacher in monitoring students’ progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested
- Willingness to work with students in a positive manner that will help develop and/or enhance the practice of self-discipline. Applicant should have the ability to resolve conflicts. Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a non-threatening and friendly manner.
- Maintain patience and positive interpersonal skills with all students.
- Walk hallways during class time and/or during passing time, reporting any issues to office staff
- Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues
- Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each student reaches his/her full potential
- Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully
- Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
- Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
- Other duties as assigned by building administrator
- Must be able to stand for a period of time
- Must be able to walk for extended period of time
- Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs
- Good attendance a must for success in this position
- Must be flexible due to changes in schedule and student population
- Experience working with at-risk students a plus
- Successful candidate must possess a proven track record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to assure that each student reaches his or her full academic potential.
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Education and Training
- Primary and Secondary Education
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