STEPPING STONES PARA EDUCATOR - 4.50 HRS/DAY

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is hiring a Stepping Stones Para Educator for 4.50 hours per day at Jackson Elementary in Davenport, IA. The role supports program activities, supervision, and learning engagements under supervision of qualified staff.

Open to internal and external applicants with emphasis on attendance, collaboration, and dedication to a positive classroom climate. Requires completing professional development and mandatory trainings within set timeframes, with entry wage detailed

Qualifications

• Must have good attendance.
• Punctual and consistent attendance record.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Experience in creating and maintaining positive learning environments and contributing to a positive climate and culture.
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible.
• Patient, compassionate and willing to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in large and small group settings.
• Assist certified instructors and community agency representatives with program activities.
• Engage with students, model social skills and facilitate healthy relationships.
• Facilitate behavioral interventions according to Stepping Stones philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with staff, students, families, and the public.
• Provide direct supervision of students, ensuring health and safety in and outside the school building.
• Assist students with academic activities, supporting good work habits and critical thinking.
• Participate in preparation, facilitation and cleanup of activities and maintain program space.
• Other duties as requested.
• Complete required 12 hours of ongoing professional development annually.
• Within 60 days, obtain DHS Child Care Assistance, Mandatory Reporter Training, CPR/First Aid Certification.

Skills

Good attendance

Punctuality

Collaborative work

Positive learning environment

Patience and compassion

Flexibility

Job description

STEPPING STONES PARA EDUCATOR - 4.50 HRS/DAY

Davenport Community Schools Jackson Elementary - Davenport, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Current paras use the internal application process to apply. All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN 09/16/2026 THRU 09/22/2026 @ 4PM

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Wages: Entry level rate $16.39/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group.

Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Serve as Program Director for all DHS Licensed Stepping Stones Program Sites. Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine and moderate difficulty in recreation programs, and performs related work as required.

Examples Of Duties

• Supervise students in large and small group setting
• Assists certified instructors and community agency representatives with program activities.
• Engage with students in large and small groups, modeling good social skills and facilitating healthy relationships.
• Facilitate behavioral interventions according to Stepping Stones philosophy, policies and procedures, as needed and appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with other Stepping Stones staff members, students, families, and the public.
• Always provides direct supervision of students, ensuring health and safety both in and outside the school building.
• Assist students with academic activities, supporting good work habits, critical thinking skills, and positive attitudes about learning.
• Participates in the preparation, facilitation and clean-up of activities, including the maintenance of Stepping Stones materials and program space.
• Other similar duties, as requested.
• Required 12 hours of ongoing professional development each academic year
• Must have the following within 60 days of employment: DHS Child Care Assistance, Mandatory Reporter Training, CPR/First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements of Position (HBV ? Yes ? No)

• Able to walk up and down stairs
• Walk and carry materials up and down steps
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift 30 poundsBend, squat and kneel

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Must have good attendance
• Punctual and consistent attendance record
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Experience in creating and maintaining positive learning environments and contributing to a positive climate and culture
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible.
• Patient, compassionate and willing to work with a diverse population.

Position Type: Part-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]