Special Education Paraeducator: Social & Behavior Support

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

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Para Educator (6 HRS) at Blue Grass Elementary, IA. The role supports students with disabilities under certified teachers, assisting with academic tasks, behavior strategies, and daily living activities.

The position requires patience, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse learners and maintain safe classroom environments. Open internal apply window and external online application process described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students with significant academic, behavior, and social difficulties.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directives from certified staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for Special Education students as needed in the special or general education setting.
• Under supervision, assist with academic instruction, behavior interventions, and social skills for students.
• Attend field trips with students as necessary.
• Regularly document attendance and assist with follow-up tasks to ensure IEP services are delivered.
• Be flexible in daily schedule and able to support MTSS for behavior and academics.
• Supervise students in classroom, on buses, at lunch, and during transitions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Work with students with disabilities

Follow directives of certified staff

Job description

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Para Educator (6 HRS) at Blue Grass Elementary, IA. The role supports students with disabilities under certified teachers, assisting with academic tasks, behavior strategies, and daily living activities.

The position requires patience, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse learners and maintain safe classroom environments. Open internal apply window and external online application process described in the posting.