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CHILDRENS VILLAGE PARA EDUCATOR - 4 YO PRESCHOOL SITES
Davenport Community Schools —Davenport, IA
- $16.39 - $20.00 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
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CHILDRENS VILLAGE PARA EDUCATOR - 4 YO PRESCHOOL SITES
Davenport CSD —Davenport, IA
- $16.39 - $20.00 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
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Davenport CSD —Davenport, IA
Engage with students in large and small groups, modeling good social skills and facilitating healthy relationships. Walk and carry materials up and down steps.
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STEPPING STONES PARA EDUCATOR - 1.75 HRS/DAY
Davenport CSD —Davenport, IA
Engage with students in large and small groups, modeling good social skills and facilitating healthy relationships. Walk and carry materials up and down steps.
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CHILDRENS VILLAGE PARA EDUCATOR - 4 YO PRESCHOOL SITES

Davenport Community Schools -
Davenport, IA

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Job Details

$16.39 - $20.00 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Outdoor work experience
First Aid Certification
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies)

Full Job Description

JobID: 12821

Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator

Date Posted:
8/13/2026

Location:
Jackson/Madison Elementary

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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 08/13/2026 THRU 08/19/2026 @ 4PM

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Wages: New Hires: Entry level rate: $16.39 & $20.00/hr.

Duties & Responsibilities:?(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Provide services for special education students as needed in the general education or Special Education setting.
Work with students exhibiting moderate to severe Behavior Disabilities and learning difficulties; including students diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Must accept direction from general and special education teachers as well as support staff.
Minimum of CDA Certificate OR AA Degree or higher in Early Childhood field (QPPS/Head Start Requirements) OR successfully complete the Iowa Paraprofessional classes and obtain the Iowa Paraprofessional Certificate within two years of hire date. If associate degree or higher is in related field must be willing to complete CDA requirements or requirements that are equivalent to a CDA within a timeframe determined at hire.
All employees working with/for Special Education students will be required to pass the Medicaid Fraud background check, prior to hire,
successfully applying, and/or transferring to a special education position. This check is run several times a year. If at any time your name appears on the Medicaid Fraud listing, you will be notified and may be removed from your current position.
Assist with children managing behavior and physical disabilities
Assist with daily activities and routine care of the students
Work collaboratively with teacher in using developmentally appropriate practices
Assist teacher in monitoring students' progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested
Follow teacher direction for instruction
Use positive reinforcement techniques and appropriate guidance techniques to assist in managing development behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, activities, redirection, and playground assistance.
Help children build internal control
Engage in on-going staff development
Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change
Assist in arrival and departure of students
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and must be willing to complete diapering
Model enthusiasm and patience
Ability to work some flexible hours to meet operational needs of early learning center
Per DHS Guidelines this position requires a background check, fingerprinting and completed Physical every two (2) years.
Must complete the required DHS Training hours each year.
Must complete the Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire date and remain current
Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure training prior to start date and remain current
Meet NAEYC, QPPS, DHS and Head Start Performance Standards
Must complete or show proof of DHS Essentials training within 90 days of hire
Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to ensure that 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.
Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports for both behavior and academics
Possible Therapy dog on school premises during the school day
Must meet NAEYC requirement or willing to complete NAEYC requirements in a timeframe determined at hire.
Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current
Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

Ability to withstand weather for outside activities
Must be able to lift, pull and push 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit and kneel on the floor

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

Positive attitude toward special needs children
Ability to work collaboratively with teacher and staff
Good Communication and organizational skills
Patient, compassionate and sensitive individual willing to work with a diverse population
Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parent's right to privacy
Friendly and caring

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