GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 3 HRS

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 18,627 - 26,530; Part time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking entry-level educators to assist teachers and support student success. Candidates will work collaboratively with teachers, utilize positive behavioral intervention strategies, and maintain structured settings for students.

The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, be patient, and have the ability to relate to culturally diverse students in a positive manner. Experience with at-risk students is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers.
• Must have computer skills to input data.
• Successful candidates will build rapport with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers to support student success.
• Maintaining a structured learning environment.
• Monitoring and reporting on students' progress.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Patience

Job description

Wages

New Hires: Entry level rate $16.39/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group

Duties & Responsibilities

• Will work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to assist in the success of all students
• Will teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations
• Will work with students in skills room
• Ability to work with ALL students
• Computer skills are necessary to input data into student data system and manipulate spreadsheets
• With classroom teachers, establish a positive learning environment while maintaining a structured setting
• Assist with and support classroom teacher with instruction
• Work collaboratively with teachers using developmentally appropriate practices, including following teacher's direction for instruction
• Assist teacher in monitoring students’ progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested
• A willingness to work with students in a positive manner will help develop and/or enhance the practice of self-discipline. Applicants should have the ability to resolve conflicts. Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a non-threatening and friendly manner.
• Maintain patience and positive interpersonal skills with all students.
• Walk hallways during class time and/or during passing time, reporting any issues to office staff
• Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues
• A successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each student 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
• Other duties as assigned by building administrator

Physical Requirements of Position

• Must be able to stand for a period of time
• Must be able to walk for extended period of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs

Special Qualification Desired

• Good attendance a must for success in this position
• Must be flexible due to changes in schedule and student population
• Experience working with at-risk students a plus
• Successful candidate must possess a proven track record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to assure that each student reaches his or her full academic potential.