General Education Para Educator - 6.25 hrs/day Job at Davenport Community Schools

Davenport Community Schools Davenport, IA 52803

    JobID: 9816

    Position Type:
    Paraeducator/Paraeducator
    Date Posted:
    10/18/2022
    Location:
    Walcott School K-8
    Date Available:
    11/07/2022
    Closing Date:
    OPEN UNTIL FILLED
    Current paras use the internal application to apply.
    All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
    • INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 10/19/2022 THRU 10/25/2022 @ 4PM
    • EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): 10/19/2022 THRU 11/1/2022 @ 4PM
    • Wages: New Hires: Entry level rate $12.94/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group
    Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
    • 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

    Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
    • 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

    Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
    • 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.




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