Special Education Para Educator

Special Education Para Educator – 7.0 hrs/day

Job : 12066

• Date Posted: 08/21/2025
• Location: Madison Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: Open until filled
• District: Davenport Community Schools
• Position Type: Para educator / Para educator

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 Bidders: Open 8/21/2025 thru 8/27/2025 @ 4PM
• External Applicants (if no internal bidders): Open until filled

$18.53

New hires:
Entry level rate $14.53/hr current employees: see salary schedule. This position meets the $4.00 Special Education Differential pay outlined in the memorandum of agreement between DCSD and the Davenport Association of Para Educators.

• Provide research-based social skills instruction and intervention under supervision of certified teacher.
• Be willing to attend any additional required evening trainings or meetings during the school year or during the summer.
• Be willing to accept feedback from specialists and special education facilitators regarding implementation and use that feedback to implement changes in instruction.
• Be willing to follow directives of classroom teacher, building administration, and district administration.
• Be willing and able to work with students who are explosive in nature and engage in physical and verbal aggression toward others.
• Work with students with learning, behavior, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities (mild, moderate, severe), including students diagnosed with autism and spectrum disorder.
• Provide services for special education students as needed in the special or general education setting.
• Under direction of special education teacher, provide academic assistance, behavior interventions, and instruction of social skills and daily living skills.
• Attend field trips with students as necessary.
• Maintain regular attendance to meet services in the IEP and ensure provision of FAPE.
• Analyze situations and respond appropriately.
• Interact appropriately with all students; work as a team player in the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, etc.
• Show good interpersonal skills with students and staff.
• Accompany students to and from the bus; supervise them in classroom, lunch, building, field trips, and work sites.
• Work individually with one student or a small group as assigned.
• Assist students with restroom and hygiene needs.
• Assist in physical education and general education classes as directed by the special education teacher or principal.
• Manage environment and protect students during the school day.
• Follow multiple behavior plans and implement changes when directed.
• Recognize the need for and initiate activities with students.
• Be flexible with assignments, changing duties when needed and directed.
• Climb stairs; walk long distances in the building and community.
• Navigate the city bus system with training.
• Follow specific procedures for teaching new skills.
• Provide instruction, supervision, and behavior modification at community and building work sites independently.
• Collect and graph accurate data as guided.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely as guided.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Support the district’s MTSS for behavior and academics.
• Sign the vacancy notice acknowledging duties and expectations for those receiving the special education differential pay.
• Pass the Medicaid Fraud background check before hire, bidding, or transfer to special education; recheck regularly.
• Physically restrain students if trained and as directed by the principal.
• Handle daily assignment changes to meet students’ needs.
• Remain calm and respectful when students are in crisis.
• Engage in collaborative work and contribute to team planning.
• Lift as necessary.
• Assist with toileting, diapering, and hygiene care as needed.
• Stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ride bus with students as required.
• Participate in and direct extensive physical activities.
• Supervise out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Model positive attitude and teamwork for students.
• Accept direction…