Special Education Para Educator 7hrs/day

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Para Educator to support students with various disabilities. This exciting role involves providing social skills instruction, academic support, and collaborating with certified teachers. Ideal candidates will exhibit patience, dependability, and a genuine concern for student success. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, working both indoors and outdoors, ensuring student well-being and safety. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, this entry-level position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow in the field of education.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students with significant academic and social difficulties.
• Genuine concern for student success and ability to follow directives.

Responsibilities

• Provide research-based social skills instruction under supervision.
• Collaborate with staff and support students with disabilities.

Skills

Patience

Cultural Sensitivity

Behavioral Support

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Special Education Para Educator 7hrs/day role at Davenport Community Schools.

Current paras should use the internal application process to apply. All other district employees and external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

• INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN 4/14/2025 THRU 4/18/2025 @ 4PM
• EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

WAGES: $18.14 for new hires; Entry level rate $14.14/hr. Current bargaining unit employees should refer to the established salary schedule. This position qualifies for the $4.00 Special Education Differential pay as per the MOA between DCSD and the Davenport Association of Para Educators.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide research-based social skills instruction and intervention under supervision of a certified teacher. Work with students with various disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Responsibilities include attending trainings, following directives, working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors, providing academic and behavioral support, supervising students during various activities, and collaborating with staff. Physical requirements include lifting, supervising in different environments, and possibly restraining students if trained. The work environment varies from indoor to outdoor settings with noise levels from quiet to loud. Personal qualities such as patience, dependability, and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physical restraint if trained. Reasonable accommodations can be made for disabilities.

Work Environment

Includes indoor and outdoor settings, possibly non-air-conditioned rooms, with a fast-paced, high-contact atmosphere focused on student safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with students with significant academic, behavioral, and social difficulties.
• Genuine concern for student success.
• Ability to follow directives of certified staff.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education