• Gen Ed Para Educator 7.0hrs/day

    Davenport Community Schools (Davenport, IA)


    Gen Ed Para Educator 7.0hrs/day JobID: 11881

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Paraeducator

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    5/23/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Harrison Elementary

     

    + Date Available:

     

    08/21/2025

     

    + Closing Date:

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    Currentparasuse the internal application process to apply.All other current district employees (notparas), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 5/23/2025 thru 5/29/2025 @ 4pmEXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal bidders): Open until filled

     

    + 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.

     

    Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

     

    + Act as a first responder and assist with de-escalation when students are in crisis; provide redirection using school wide PBIS Matrix

    + Monitor building climate and culture throughout the day

    + Behavior Support for students removed from class earning major referrals

    + Process students to gain a successful reentry into the classroom

    + Coach students in positive behavior choices, develop strategies, and monitor success

    + Document office referrals in Infinite Campus and in building-wide data collection systems

    + Assist Adminstrators in parent communications and follow up for student behaviors

    + Work with students and staff to monitor behavior plans and interventions

    + Perform student supervisory duties including before and/or after school and cafeteria

    + Demonstrate ability to take initiative and follow through

    + Meet regularly with counselor and principal

    + Work collaboratively with staff supporting students in classrooms as needed

    + Assist with daily activities and routines of students

    + Use positive reinforcement techniques to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times

    + Engage in on-going staff development

    + Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change

    + Model enthusiasm and patience

    + Other duties as assigned by building administrator

    + Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child 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

    + CPI certified or willingness to gain CPI certification

     

    Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ?Yes ?No)

     

    + Hands on position; able to work with children while sitting on the carpet and/or in small work areas

    + Ability to withstand weather for outside activities

    + Must be able to lift, pull and push 50 lbs.

     

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

     

    + Patient, compassionate, and sensitive individual willing to work with diverse population

    + Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents' right to privacy