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GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 6 HRS

Davenport Community Schools
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026
💰 $32,000/yr

About the role

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 08/19/2026 THRU 08/25/2026 @ 4PM

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

Wages: New Hires: Entry level rate$16.39/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

  • A willingness to work with students in a positive manner will help develop and/or enhance the practice of self-discipline.? Applicants 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

  • A 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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