GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 3HR/DAY

Davenport Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a dedicated aide to support students and teachers within MTSS and PBIS frameworks. You will input data into the student data system, assist with instruction, and help maintain a positive, structured learning environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, flexibility with at-risk students, reliable attendance, and the ability to collaborate with diverse families to ensure each student reaches their potential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with ALL students.
• Experience with at-risk students is a plus.
• Good attendance and punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers in MTSS to support student success.
• Teach, model, and support PBIS in all building settings.
• Assist with students in skills room and monitor progress.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment with teachers.
• Input data into student data system and manage spreadsheets.
• Communicate daily with instructional staff about instruction and student issues.
• Build rapport with culturally diverse students and families to support learning.

Skills

MTSS

PBIS

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Student data system

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: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• 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
• Willingness to work with students in a positive manner that will help develop and/or enhance the practice of self-discipline. Applicant 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
• 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: (HBV Yes No)

• 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: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• 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.