Instructional Paraprofessional Educator
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Overview
Job Title - Gen Ed Para Educator - 6.5 hr - --- - --- - Job Description - 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 Applicants: open 09/21/2026 thru 09/25/2026 @ 4pm External Applicants (if no internal applicants): open until filled - --- - --- - Wages - $16.39 - New hires: 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 - --- - --- - Physical Requirements of Position - --- - --- - Special Qualification Desired - --- - -
• Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Ability to work independently assisting teachers with instruction.
• Ability to work with all children.
• Provide supervision during recess and lunch.
• Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
• Must be able to navigate through a multiple-story building.
• Excellent attendance and prompt arrival at work
• Good attendance a must for success in this position
• Must be flexible due to changes in schedule and student population
• Experience working with at-risk students a plus
• Successful candidate must possess a proven track record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to assure that each student reaches his or her full academic potential.