Open Positions for Davenport Community Schools

   
   
Openings as of 3/22/2025

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Openings as of 3/22/2025

    General Education Para Educator - 6 hrs /day JobID: 11348
  • Position Type:
      Paraeducator/Paraeducator

  • Date Posted:
      8/26/2024

  • Location:
      Truman Elementary

  • Date Available:
      ASAP

  • Closing Date:
      OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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    Current paras use the internal application process to apply.
    All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
    INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN  09/24/2024 thru 09/30/2024 @ 4pm
    EXTERNAL 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'  right to  privacy








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