Title 1 Para Educator - 6.50 Hours Per Day
- Full-Time
- Davenport, IA
- Davenport Community Schools
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
- JobID: 8735 Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
7/6/2021
Location:
Truman 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
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
- 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.Work with all students to help meet their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential.Assist with and support classroom teachers with all content areas of instruction with students in small group, whole group, or individually as directed by the classroom teacher.Support a structured, positive learning environment implementing building wide Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) and Social Skills strategies.Supervise students before/after school and during lunch and recess; attend study trips.Must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate flexibility in duties and responsibilities as students' needs change.Support secretary in office answering phones, greeting parents, and other duties as directedSuccessful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her potential.Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.Other duties as assigned by building principal or school administrative manager.
Physical Requirements of Position:
- Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.Must be able to walk up and down steps all day.Must be able to bend, squat and sit on the floor if needed.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Ability to work with elementary age students.Have a genuine care and concern for all students and willingness to help them succeed