GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 6.5 HR

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

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support instructional activities and supervise students. The role emphasizes strong attendance, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse learners within a Title I setting.

The successful candidate will assist teachers, supervise students during recess and lunch, and help implement the district's MTSS framework for behavior and academics. This is an on-site position with potential for growth within the district.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision during recess and lunch.
• Assist teachers with instruction.
• Communicate daily with instructional staff regarding student issues.
• Support and implement MTSS for behavior and academics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Job description

Current paras use the internal application process to apply.

All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 09/21/2026 THRU 09/25/2026 @ 4PM

WAGES$16.39 -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)

Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensureeach 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.

Ability to work independently assisting teachers with instruction.

Ability to work with ALL children.

Provide supervision during recess and lunch.

Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues.

Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

Other duties as assigned by administration.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Title I position, and funds may change at any time. These funds are provided on an annual basis and may not be renewed for the following year.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.

Must be able to navigate through a multiple-story building.

Excellent attendance and prompt arrival at work

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.