What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gen Ed Para Educator - 4 hrs/day position at Davenport CSD?
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
- Will work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to assist in the success of all students
- Will teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations
- Will work with students in skills room
- Ability to work with ALL students
- Computer skills are necessary to input data into student data system and manipulate spreadsheets
- With classroom teachers, establish a positive learning environment while maintaining a structured setting
- Assist with and support classroom teacher with instruction
- Work collaboratively with teachers using developmentally appropriate practices, including following teacher’s direction for instruction
- Assist teacher in monitoring students’ progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested
- Willingness to work with students in a positive manner that will help develop and/or enhance the practice of self-discipline. Applicant should have the ability to resolve conflicts. Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a non-threatening and friendly manner.
- Maintain patience and positive interpersonal skills with all students.
- Walk hallways during class time and/or during passing time, reporting any issues to office staff
- Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues
- Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each student 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
- Other duties as assigned by building administrator
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
- Must be able to stand for a period of time
- Must be able to walk for extended period of time
- Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs
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.
