Special Education Para Educator

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Special Education Para Educator 7.0hrs/day — Davenport Community Schools, Fillmore Elementary, Davenport, Iowa

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Job : 5513967

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 27, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

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.

WAGES: $18.14 for new hires;
Entry level rate $14.53/hr for current employees in the bargaining unit. This special education position meets the $4.00 Special Education Differential pay as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement between DCSD and the Davenport Association of Para Educators.

• Provide research based social skills instruction and intervention under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Must be willing to attend any additional required evening trainings or meetings during the school year or during the summer.
• Must be willing to accept feedback from specialists and the special education facilitator regarding implementation and use of feedback to adjust instruction.
• Must follow directives of the classroom teacher, building administration, and district administration.
• Must be willing and able to work with students who are explosive in nature and may exhibit physical and verbal aggression towards others.
• Work with students with learning, behavior, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities (including students diagnosed with Autism and Spectrum Disorder).
• Provide services for special education students as needed in the special or general education setting.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, provide academic assistance, behavior interventions, and instruction of social skills and daily living skills.
• Attend field trips with students as necessary.
• Regular attendance is required to meet IEP services and ensure FAPE.
• Ability to analyze situations and respond appropriately; interact well with students and staff; be a team player; accompany students to and from the bus; supervise students in classroom, at lunch, on field trips, and at work sites.
• Work individually with one student or a small group as assigned; assist with restroom needs, changing clothes and other hygiene needs as appropriate; support physical education as needed.
• Ability to work with one or more students on classroom assignments and, when directed, accompany them to general education classes and assist as needed per IEP.
• Ability to manage the environment and protect students during the school day; follow multiple behavior plans and implement changes as directed.
• Remain flexible with daily assignments; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and rapport with culturally diverse students; support MTSS for behavior and academics.
• All Para Educators receiving the Special Education differential pay will sign the vacancy notice acknowledging duties and expectations; pass Medicaid Fraud background checks as required.
• Ability to physically restrain students if trained and as directed by building principals; assignments may change daily to meet individual or group needs.
• Remain calm and respectful when students are in crisis; engage in collaborative team planning; participate in extensive physical activities as needed; may require lifting and toileting/hygiene supervision.
• Position may include riding the bus with students and extended standing or sitting; model a positive attitude and teamwork; accept direction from certified staff; maintain confidentiality; may require other duties as assigned by administration.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV X Yes No). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk; occasionally lift/move items around 50 lbs; supervise students in various settings and weather conditions;

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