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Davenport Community Schools

TITLE 1 PARA EDUCATOR - 7 HR

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16.39/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Davenport, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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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Job Description

TITLE 1 PARA EDUCATOR - 7 HR

Davenport Community Schools - 3.5 Davenport, IA Job Details $16.39 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students

Full Job Description JobID:

12842

Position Type:

Paraeducator/Paraeducator Date Posted:

8/25/2026

Location:

Garfield Elementary Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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 08/25/2026 THRU 08/31/2026 @ 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.