Impactful SPED Para Educator - Social Skills Support

Davenport Community Schools; Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is hiring a Special Education Para Educator (7 hours) at Buffalo Elementary in Buffalo, Iowa. The role supports students with learning, behavioral, and physical disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The position requires flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to follow multiple behavior plans while maintaining confidentiality. Training and background checks are included.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to attend any additional required trainings or meetings during the school year or summer.
• Must be willing to accept feedback from specialists and special education facilitator and implement changes in instruction.
• Must follow directives of classroom teacher, building administration, and district administration.
• Must be able to work with students who are explosive and may pose physical/verbal aggression.

Responsibilities

• Provide research based social skills instruction and intervention under supervision of certified teacher.
• Assist in instruction and behavioral interventions for students with varying disabilities.
• Attend field trips with students as necessary.
• Supervise students in classroom, lunch, and on trips; accompany students to and from the bus.
• Assist students with changing clothes, hygiene needs, and daily living skills.
• Support MTSS for behavior and academics as needed.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Follow directives

Behavior management

Job description

Davenport Community Schools is hiring a Special Education Para Educator (7 hours) at Buffalo Elementary in Buffalo, Iowa. The role supports students with learning, behavioral, and physical disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The position requires flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to follow multiple behavior plans while maintaining confidentiality. Training and background checks are included.