Davenport Community Schools

GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR - 6.5 HR

Davenport Community Schools  •  $16/hr  •  Davenport, IA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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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: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

  • 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.
  • PLEASE NOTE: This is a Title I position, and funds may change at any time. These funds are provided on an annual basis and may not be renewed for the following year.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

  • 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

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

  • 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.
Davenport Community Schools

About Davenport Community Schools

School District with main offices in Davenport, Iowa. The DCSD serves students in Blue Grass, Buffalo, Davenport, and Walcott, Iowa. There are 32 schools in the district: 3 high schools, 6 intermediate schools, 17 elementary schools, and 6 locations for preschool and alternative education. The DCSD is considered an urban school district. Approximately 1,286 teachers serve approximately 15,305 students.

Founded in 1858 it established one of the first publicly funded high schools in the United States, the third teachers’ training school and hired the first female superintendent in the country.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Davenport, Iowa
Year Founded
Unknown
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