Gen Ed Behavior Support Para Educator - 7 hours per day Details

Gen Ed Behavior Support Para Educator - 7 hours per day

Davenport Community Schools - Davenport, IA

Employment Type : Full-Time

• JobID: 8737
Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
7/6/2021
Location:
Wilson Elementary
Date Available:
08/23/2021
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Current paras use the internal bidding process to apply.
All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN 07/06/2021 thru 07/12/2021 @ 4pm
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal bidders): 07/06/2021 thru Open until filled

WAGES: New Hires: Entry level rate $12.47/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 MatrixMonitor building climate and culture throughout the dayBehavior Support for students removed from class earning major referralsProcess students to gain a successful reentry into the classroomCoach students in positive behavior choices, develop strategies, and monitor successDocument office referrals in Infinite Campus and in building-wide data collection systemsAssist SAM in parent communications and follow up for student behaviorsWork with students and staff to monitor behavior plans and interventionsPerform student supervisory duties including before and/or after school, cafeteria and indoor/outdoor recessDemonstrate ability to take initiative and follow throughMeet regularly with counselor, SAM, and principalWork collaboratively with staff supporting students in classrooms as neededAssist with daily activities and routines of studentsUse positive reinforcement techniques to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times and recessEngage in on-going staff developmentModel flexibility in duties as the needs of students changeModel enthusiasm and patienceOther duties as assigned by building administratorSuccessful 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/knowledgeableSkilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeableCPI certified or willingness to gain CPI certification

Physical Requirements of Position:
Hands on position; able to work with children while sitting on the carpet and/or in small work areasAbility to withstand weather for outside activitiesMust 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 populationRecognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents' right to privacy