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Davenport CSD

GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR 7.25/HR DAY - WOOD MIDDLE

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$35,410 / year median in Iowa

+13% projected growth

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GEN ED PARA EDUCATOR 7.25/HR DAY - WOOD MIDDLE
Davenport
CSD - 3.3
Davenport, IA Job Details Part-time $16.39 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Spreadsheets Student information system Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Quality data entry Full Job Description Current paras use the internal application to apply. All other current district employees (not paras ), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
OPEN 8/03/2026 THRU 08/07/2026 @ 4PM
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
(if no internal applicants):
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Wages :
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) 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.