SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR

Davenport Community Schools; Princeton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a dedicated student support assistant to work across multiple school buildings. You will help care for diverse learners, provide academic assistance and support classroom activities under teacher supervision.

The role requires flexibility, patience and teamwork to adapt to changing schedules, assist with transitions, and maintain confidential information per district policies. A high school diploma or GED is required and basic computer knowledge is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flexible, dependable and punctual.
• Friendly, patient and reliable demeanor.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge may be necessary.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with academic and social instruction.
• Support daily activities and routine care of students.
• Assist with lunchroom duties and playground supervision.
• Follow teacher directions for instruction and transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality and positive interpersonal skills.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Flexibility

Dependable

Punctual

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Wages: $14.54 per hour for the 2026-27 School Year

Duties & Responsibilities

• Willing to work at a variety of school buildings and classrooms with sometimes limited notice as to assignment. Hours of work will vary between the buildings.
• Working with a variety of students, including but not limited to students in regular education classrooms, behavior disordered students, students with physical and/or mental disabilities, at-risk students, preschool/elementary/intermediate/high school-aged students, and students with diverse ethnic and/or socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Working under the supervision of classroom teacher(s) to provide academic assistance, social adjustment and instruction on skills to students.
• Assisting with daily activities and routine care of students.
• Following teacher(s) direction for instruction.
• Modeling flexibility in duties as the needs of students change.
• Modeling enthusiasm and patience.
• Assisting, when needed, with lunchroom duties and playground supervision.
• Willingness to use positive reinforcement techniques and appropriate guidance techniques to assist in managing developmental behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, and activities redirection.
• Assisting in arrival and/or departure of students.
• Willing to work well as part of a team, and also ability to work with individuals, small and large groups.
• Maintaining and respecting confidentiality in accordance with District rules and regulations.
• Maintaining positive interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff.
• Preparing materials for classroom teacher(s).
• Ability to multi-task and follow directions.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Using office equipment, including but not limited to: fax machines, copiers, computers, telephones.
• Other duties as assigned by building Administrator(s).

Physical Requirements

• Some buildings are multi-level and require the use of stairs.
• Walking medium to long distances in hallways.
• Ability to stand more than half the time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to reach, bend and squat.
• Some assistance with student transfers from wheelchairs may be needed, depending upon the classroom needs.

Special Qualifications Desired

• High school diploma or GED
• Flexible
• Dependable, punctual and responsible
• Friendly, caring, compassionate, patient, understanding, sensitive, firm personality
• Basic computer knowledge may be necessary
• Experience in working with children preferred
• Good communication and organizational skills