GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 7 HR

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

Job summary

Applitrack in Davenport is seeking an entry-level Title I position to support instruction and student success. The role emphasizes building rapport with culturally diverse students and maintaining reliable attendance.

You will supervise during recess and lunch, assist teachers, and collaborate with instructional staff to address student needs while aligning with MTSS initiatives. The wage begins at $16.39/hour for new hires and may vary for current bargaining-unit employees.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality to ensure duties are performed.
• Ability to work independently assisting teachers with instruction.
• Ability to work with all children.
• Willingness to supervise during recess and lunch.
• Support and implement MTSS for behavior and academics.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with culturally diverse students to help each reach full potential.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Assist teachers with instruction independently.
• Work with all children.
• Provide supervision during recess and lunch.
• Communicate with instructional staff daily about instruction and student issues.
• Support and implement MTSS for behavior and academics.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Rapport with diverse students

Punctuality

Instruction support

Team collaboration

MTSS support

Job description

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 ensure each 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

• 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

• 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.