Student Support Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. 

Minimum Salary: $ 17.24/hr (Dependent on Education & Experience)

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

• Act as a first responder when students are in crisis and in need of adult support
• Work with administration to create, implement, monitor and assess discipline policies and procedures
• Assist with the de-escalation of students in crisis
• Assist students with transitions from a crisis situation to successful re-entry into the classroom
• Help students set academic, attendance and behavioral goals that support school success
• Monitor student success toward completion of goals
• Act as a liaison between students, families and the school for identified students
• Regularly communicate with students, families and school personnel about student progress toward academic, attendance and behavioral goals
• Help facilitate student intervention plans and maintain student records related to the plans
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records on academic, attendance and behavioral data for all identified students
• Provides monitoring, supervision, and alternative activities for students removed from the classroom for disciplinary reasons
• Promotes student involvement in extracurricular activities
• Work a flexible schedule when needed to attend after school and evening events
• Monitor students during unscheduled times and at lunch

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements of Position:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
  • Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
  • Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
  • Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
  • Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
  • Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
  • Substance-free environment.
  • Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

  • Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• 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
  • Must possess the ability to work effectively in teams and exhibit positive interpersonal skills
  • Must be proficient in technology skills necessary to complete job duties
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse student populations
  • Experience in working with at-risk population desired
  • Must be willing to support and implement Davenport/s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics
  • Good attendance is required in order to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position