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Davenport Community Schools Gen Ed Behavior Support Para Educator - 7 hrs /day - Earn a $1,000 building pay incentive! in Davenport, Iowa

Gen Ed Behavior Support Para Educator - 7 hrs /day - Earn a $1,000 building pay incentive! JobID: 11119

  • Position Type:

    Paraeducator/ Paraeducator

  • Date Posted:

    5/21/2024

  • Location:

    Jefferson Elementary

  • Date Available:

    08/16/2024

  • Closing Date:

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED

      

Currentparasuse the internal application process to apply.All other current district employees (notparas), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 5/22/2024 thru 5/29/2024 @ 4pmEXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): Open until filled. WAGES: 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 Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit: please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining unit.

  • Act as a first responder and assist with de-escalation when students are in crisis; provide redirection using school-wide PBIS Matrix

  • Monitor building climate and culture throughout the day

  • Behavior Support for students removed from class earning major referrals

  • Process students to gain a successful reentry into the classroom

  • Coach students in positive behavior choices, develop strategies, and monitor success

  • Document office referrals in Infinite Campus and in building-wide data collection systems

  • Assist SAM in parent communications and follow up for student behaviors

  • Work with students and staff to monitor behavior plans and interventions

  • Perform student supervisory duties including before and/or after school, cafeteria and indoor/outdoor recess

  • Demonstrate ability to take initiative and follow through

  • Meet regularly with counselor, SAM, and principal

  • Work collaboratively with staff supporting students in classrooms as needed

  • Assist with daily activities and routines of students

  • Use positive reinforcement techniques to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times and recess

  • Engage in on-going staff development

  • Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change

  • Model enthusiasm and patience

  • Other duties as assigned by building administrator

  • Successful candidate 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.

  • Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable

  • Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable

  • CPI certified or willingness to gain CPI certification

    Physical Requirements of Position:

  • Hands on position; able to work with children while sitting on the carpet and/or in small work areas

  • Ability to withstand weather for outside activities

  • Must be able to lift, pull and push 50 lbs.

    Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

  • Patient, compassionate, and sensitive individual willing to work with diverse population

  • Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents' right to privacy

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