Special Education Para Educator — Empower Students & Skills

Young World Physical Education; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Para Educator for the Davenport Learning Center in Davenport, Iowa. The position supports students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher and requires flexibility to attend trainings and collaborate with specialists.

The role includes providing academic support, behavior interventions, and social skills instruction, as part of the IEP delivery and MTSS framework. Full-time hours and school-site duties apply.

Qualifications

• Provide research-based social skills instruction under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Willingness to attend additional required evening trainings or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with learning, behavior, physical, or cognitive disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
• Assist with academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and social living skills under supervision.
• Attend field trips and ensure regular attendance to meet IEP services and FAPE requirements.
• Follow directives from the classroom teacher, building administration, and district administration.

Job description

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Para Educator for the Davenport Learning Center in Davenport, Iowa. The position supports students with disabilities under the direction of a certified teacher and requires flexibility to attend trainings and collaborate with specialists.

The role includes providing academic support, behavior interventions, and social skills instruction, as part of the IEP delivery and MTSS framework. Full-time hours and school-site duties apply.