general education para educator - Davenport, IA , USA, United States - Davenport Community Schools

    Davenport Community Schools
    Davenport Community Schools Davenport, IA , USA, United States

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    General Education Para Educator hrs /day JobID: 10603


    • Position Type:
    Paraeducator/ Paraeducator


    • Date Posted:
    9/8/2023


    • Location:
    Truman Elementary


    • Date Available:

    ASAP

    • Closing Date:

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED
    Currentparasuse the internal application process to apply.
    All other current district employees (notparas), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.


    INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
    OPEN 09/08/2023 thru 09/14/2023 @ 4pmEXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants):


    OPEN UNTIL FILLED WAGES:

    New Hires:
    Entry level rate$15.00/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 Assignments, Relationships)

    Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit:
    please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining unit.


    • Act as a first responder and assist with de-escalation when students are in crisis; provide redirection using school-wide PBIS Matrix
    • Monitor building climate and culture throughout the day
    • Behavior Support for students removed from class earning major referrals
    • Process students to gain a successful reentry into the classroom
    • Coach students in positive behavior choices, develop strategies, and monitor success
    • Document office referrals in Infinite Campus and in building-wide data collection systems
    • Assist SAM in parent communications and follow up for student behaviors
    • Work with students and staff to monitor behavior plans and interventions
    • Perform student supervisory duties including before and/or after school, cafeteria and indoor/outdoor recess
    • Demonstrate ability to take initiative and follow through
    • Meet regularly with counselor, SAM, and principal
    • Work collaboratively with staff supporting students in classrooms as needed
    • Assist with daily activities and routines of students
    • Use positive reinforcement techniques to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times and recess
    • Engage in on-going staff development
    • Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change
    • Model enthusiasm and patience
    • Other duties as assigned by building administrator
    • Successful candidate 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.
    • Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
    • Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
    • CPI certified or willingness to gain CPI certification
    • OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATION

    Physical Requirements of Position:

    • Hands on position; able to work with children while sitting on the carpet and/or in small work areas
    • Ability to withstand weather for outside activities
    • Must be able to lift, pull and push 50 lbs.

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


    • Patient, compassionate, and sensitive individual willing to work with diverse population
    • Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents' right to privacy