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Davenport Community Schools

General Education Para Educator - 6 hrs /day

Davenport Community Schools, Davenport, Iowa, United States, 52804


General Education Para Educator - 6 hrs /day JobID: 11348

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Position Type:

Paraeducator/ Paraeducator

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Date Posted:

8/26/2024

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Location:

Truman Elementary

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Date Available:

ASAP

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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

08/26/2024 thru 08/30/2024 @ 4pmEXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants):

OPEN UNTIL FILLED WAGES: New Hires: Entry level rate$15.00/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)Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit: please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining unit.

+ 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 SAM 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, cafeteria and indoor/outdoor recess

+ Demonstrate ability to take initiative and follow through

+ Meet regularly with counselor, SAM, 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 and recess

+ 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

+ OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATION.

Physical Requirements of Position:

+ 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'

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privacy