GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 4.25 HRS

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

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in MTSS and PBIS initiatives. The role involves assisting in classrooms, working with students in skills rooms, and inputting data into the student information system with solid spreadsheet skills.

Candidates should demonstrate patience, strong communication, and the ability to build rapport with culturally diverse students.

Qualifications

• Proficient data entry and ability to input data into student data systems.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for data manipulation.
• Familiarity with MTSS or willingness to be trained.
• Familiarity with PBIS or willingness to be trained.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Will work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to assist in the success of all students.
• Teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations.
• Work with students in skills room and with ALL students.
• Input data into student data system and manipulate spreadsheets.
• Maintain positive learning environment and assist with instruction as directed.

Skills

Data entry

Spreadsheet skills

MTSS

PBIS

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Student data system

Job description

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.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 10/27/2026 THRU 11/02/2026 @ 4PM

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

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: (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.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 6:57:33 AM CST.

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