GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 3 HRS

HTU; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Davenport, IA seeks a dedicated role to support teachers and students in MTSS and PBIS initiatives. You will collaborate with staff to maintain a positive classroom environment and assist with progress monitoring across settings.

The role emphasizes data entry, attendance, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse learners and support at-risk students. Training in MTSS/PBIS is available.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality in all schedules.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and student populations.
• Experience with at-risk students is a plus.
• Willingness to be trained in MTSS and PBIS.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students in a friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers in MTSS to support student success.
• Teach, model, and support PBIS across building situations.
• Work with students in skills room and across settings.
• Input data into student data systems and manipulate spreadsheets.
• Establish a positive and structured learning environment with teachers.
• Assist teachers with instruction and monitoring student progress.
• Maintain patience and positive interpersonal skills with students.
• Monitor hallways during class and passing times, reporting issues to staff.
• Communicate daily with instructional staff regarding instruction and student issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attendance & punctuality

Flexibility

MTSS knowledge

PBIS knowledge

Conflict resolution

Data entry

Excel/spreadsheets

Tools

Student data systems

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to support student success
• Teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations
• Work with students in skills room and with all students across settings
• Input data into student data systems and manipulate spreadsheets
• Establish a positive and structured learning environment with classroom teachers
• Assist and support classroom teachers with instruction and monitoring student progress
• Maintain patience and positive interpersonal skills with students
• Walk hallways during class and passing times, reporting issues to office staff
• Communicate daily with instructional staff regarding instruction and student issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator

About You

The company is looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work flexibly with changing schedules and student populations
• Experience working with at-risk students is a plus
• Willingness to be trained or knowledgeable in MTSS and PBIS
• Ability to communicate and relate to students in a non-threatening and friendly manner
• Ability to resolve conflicts and help develop student self-discipline

Compensation & Benefits

• New hires start at entry level rate of $16.39/hr
• Current bargaining unit employees refer to applicable salary schedule

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs