Special Education Para Educator - Impactful Student Support

Davenport Community Schools; Buffalo (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools in Buffalo, Iowa, is seeking a Special Education Para Educator for a 7-hour schedule. The role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher, with emphasis on social skills, behavior interventions, and daily living skills, including field trips and bus accompaniment.

Entry level pay starts at $14.93/hr with a $4.00 special education differential; current staff pay varies by bargaining agreement. Evening trainings may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Willing to attend additional trainings or meetings as required.
• Willing to accept feedback and adjust instruction accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Provide research based social skills instruction and intervention under supervision of certified teacher.
• Support students with learning, behavior, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities in both special and general education settings.
• Assist with daily living skills, behavior interventions, and social skills instruction as directed.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Team collaboration

Data collection

Job description

Davenport Community Schools in Buffalo, Iowa, is seeking a Special Education Para Educator for a 7-hour schedule. The role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher, with emphasis on social skills, behavior interventions, and daily living skills, including field trips and bus accompaniment.

Entry level pay starts at $14.93/hr with a $4.00 special education differential; current staff pay varies by bargaining agreement. Evening trainings may be required.