What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Education (Behavior Support) Para Educator position at Davenport Community Schools?
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.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
New Hires: Entry level rate $15.60/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group.
? Must have computer skills. Position may involve answering phones, dealing with parents, meeting student, staff, and parents needs in the office,
supervising the Reflection Room, recess and/or lunch supervision, morning duty, afternoon dismissal duty, data entry in Infinite Campus, and
working with teachers to support student needs.
? Work with elementary age students
? Will walk the hallways during and between classes. CAFETERIA duty and Reflection Room coverage
? Reflection Room will be the primary home base for this position. Individual named in this role will serve as a First Responder for major and minor.
behaviors; go through all components of Boystown Corrective Teaching, de-escalation strategies, corrective strategies, and crisis management.
? Will be responsible for answering phones and making phone calls to parents and guardians. Must do so in a CUSTOMER FRIENDLY manner.
? Ability to de-escalate issues and student to student situations and must be physically capable of intervening with students in terms of CPI holds.
and restraints (training will be provided).
? Ability to function as a positive role model for students in a PreK through 5th grade building (e.g. fair, firm, consistent, sense of humor, rational,
calm)
? Serve as assistant to teacher in general education classroom as needed.
? Ability to assist students with their academic assignments in basic subjects.
? Ability to take initiative and follow through with direction by Life Skills Student Services Coach, SAM, and Principal
? Must be able to interact appropriately with all students as a diverse range of assistance is required.
? Ability to build healthy and positive relationships with students and staff members.
? Must be a team player to assist in all aspects needed within the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, as examples
? Must have good "people" skills to work with students, others in the classroom and the building.
? Assignments will be changed daily to meet the needs of the program and students.
? Must be able to implement changes to those plans when directed and follow through for each student.
? Ability to remain calm and respectful when students are in crisis.
? Ability to complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely, as guided by the teacher.
? Attend professional in-service activities and training workshops provided by the district (Well-Managed Schools/Boystown Training, Referral
Training, CPI Training, and other trainings as needed).
? Position may require extended standing or sitting.
? Must have excellent attendance.
? Must maintain confidentiality.
? Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal 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.
? Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
- INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN 11/22/2024 THRU 11/28/2024@ 4PM
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
New Hires: Entry level rate $15.60/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group.
? Must have computer skills. Position may involve answering phones, dealing with parents, meeting student, staff, and parents needs in the office,
supervising the Reflection Room, recess and/or lunch supervision, morning duty, afternoon dismissal duty, data entry in Infinite Campus, and
working with teachers to support student needs.
? Work with elementary age students
? Will walk the hallways during and between classes. CAFETERIA duty and Reflection Room coverage
? Reflection Room will be the primary home base for this position. Individual named in this role will serve as a First Responder for major and minor.
behaviors; go through all components of Boystown Corrective Teaching, de-escalation strategies, corrective strategies, and crisis management.
? Will be responsible for answering phones and making phone calls to parents and guardians. Must do so in a CUSTOMER FRIENDLY manner.
? Ability to de-escalate issues and student to student situations and must be physically capable of intervening with students in terms of CPI holds.
and restraints (training will be provided).
? Ability to function as a positive role model for students in a PreK through 5th grade building (e.g. fair, firm, consistent, sense of humor, rational,
calm)
? Serve as assistant to teacher in general education classroom as needed.
? Ability to assist students with their academic assignments in basic subjects.
? Ability to take initiative and follow through with direction by Life Skills Student Services Coach, SAM, and Principal
? Must be able to interact appropriately with all students as a diverse range of assistance is required.
? Ability to build healthy and positive relationships with students and staff members.
? Must be a team player to assist in all aspects needed within the classroom, cafeteria, hallway, as examples
? Must have good "people" skills to work with students, others in the classroom and the building.
? Assignments will be changed daily to meet the needs of the program and students.
? Must be able to implement changes to those plans when directed and follow through for each student.
? Ability to remain calm and respectful when students are in crisis.
? Ability to complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely, as guided by the teacher.
? Attend professional in-service activities and training workshops provided by the district (Well-Managed Schools/Boystown Training, Referral
Training, CPI Training, and other trainings as needed).
? Position may require extended standing or sitting.
? Must have excellent attendance.
? Must maintain confidentiality.
? Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal 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.
? Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
- ? OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATION.
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Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
? Must be able to walk and stand for extensive periods of time. ? Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. ? Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time. ? Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. ? Tobacco and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. Direct responsibility for
? This position will primarily work in the Reflection Room-processing student referrals, de-escalation strategies, crisis management and completing. other duties and responsibilities as dictated by the lead secretary, SAM, and building principal. ? Excellent Customer Service Skills, pleasant demeanor, being able to remain calm in moments of stress and in difficult situations. ? Ability to work extremely well with Life Skills Student Services Coach and SAM, take direction from secretary and be able to collaborate with Fillmore employees.
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Salary : $16
