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Davenport Community Schools

GENERAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR - 3.25 HRS/DAY - Earn a $1,000 building pay ince

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


GENERAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR - 3.25 HRS/DAY - Earn a $1,000 building pay incentive! JobID: 11341

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Position Type:

Paraeducator/ Paraeducator

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Date Posted:

8/22/2024

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Location:

Williams Jr High

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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 08/22/2024 THRU 08/28/2024 @ 4PM

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

+ Wages:

New Hires: Entry level rate$15.60/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group

Earn a $1,000 building pay incentive!

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

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Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable

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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.