Rise Program Para Educator

Position Type:
Para educator | Date Posted: 5/22/2025 |

Location:

Davenport Learning Center |

Date Available:

08/21/2025 | Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED | District:
Davenport Community Schools

Current paras should apply through the internal application; all other current district employees and external applicants should apply online using the external application.

• Internal applicants:
  Open 5/23/2025 thru 5/29/2025 @ 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: refer to salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group

• Work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to assist in the success of all students
• Teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations
• Work with students in skills room
• Ability to work with all students
• Computer skills 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 positively to develop and/or enhance self-discipline; resolve conflicts; 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 or passing time, reporting any issues to office staff
• Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues
• 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
• Skilled in MTSS or willing to be trained/knowledgeable
• Skilled in PBIS or willing to be trained/knowledgeable
• Other duties as assigned by building administrator

• Stand for a period of time
• Walk for extended period of time
• Lifts/pushes/pulls 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
• Proven track record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to assure each student reaches his or her full academic potential

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:32:30 PM CST.