ACCOMPANIST PARA - 6.5 HRS/DAY

Department Of Education Iowa; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 19,104 - 27,210; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Paraeducator to assist in a choral setting. The successful candidate will help maintain a positive school climate, accompany vocal groups, and support diverse students in their educational journey. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students are essential. Physical ability to lift and walk extended distances is required. Flexible hours beyond the school day, as well as a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, are also key for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to relate to students in a friendly manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with culturally diverse students.
• Ability to lift fifty pounds and walk extended distances.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Choral Library maintenance.
• Accompany vocal groups during rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain a positive school climate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate with students

Organizational skills

Ability to play piano

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 5/22/2025
• Location: Sudlow Jr High
• Date Available: 08/21/2025
• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
• District: Davenport Community Schools

Current paras use the internal application to apply. All other current district employees (not paras) or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

Application Information

• INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 05/23/2025 THRU 05/29/2025 @ 4PM
• INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
• Wages: New Hires: Entry level rate $16.81/hr. Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group

Duties & Responsibilities

• Comfortable reading open score choral literature
• Accompany vocal groups during rehearsals and performances
• Play, read and learn new music fluently
• Job may include travel to performances out of the building
• Assist with Choral Library maintenance
• Assist in helping to maintain a positive school climate
• Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a friendly manner
• Work with administration, classroom teachers and other building personnel
• Must be organized
• Must become familiar with building emergency and security procedures
• Job will require flexible work hours beyond the regular school day (after school, evenings, weekends). Advance notice will be given for these dates. A full schedule of events will be provided.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter‑personal 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.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

Physical Requirements of Position

Ability to lift fifty pounds and walk extended distances. Ability to bend, squat and kneel in order to work with young children. Must be physically able to walk the building (stairs included) and general campus on a routine daily basis.

Special Qualification Desired

• Ability to play the piano for extended periods of time
• Ability to work with high school students
• Other duties as assigned