SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR

Young World Physical Education; Princeton (IA); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 43,394,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools in Princeton, Iowa is seeking a Substitute Para Educator for the 2026-27 school year. You will support students and teachers across multiple buildings, assist with routines, and help deliver instruction and social-emotional guidance.

The wage is $14.54 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, flexibility, dependability, patience, good communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Flexible and dependable with punctual attendance.
• Friendly, patient and caring in interactions with students.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer knowledge may be necessary.
• Experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance and instruction under teacher direction.
• Assist with daily activities and routine care of students.
• Support a variety of learners across multiple buildings.
• Model positive behavior and use reinforcement strategies.
• Prepare materials for classroom teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality according to district policies.

Skills

Flexible

Dependable

Punctual

Patient

Good communication

Organizational skills

Friendly and caring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR

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Job Details

Job ID: 5869340
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Wages: $14.54per hour for the2026-27School Year

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Willing to work at a variety of school buildings and classroomswith 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, punctualand 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

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Substitute > Substitute

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Contact Information

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

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