SpEd Paraprofessional - Preschool

Academy District 20; Colombia; On-site; COP 18,000,000 - 24,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 seeks a SpEd Paraprofessional for Preschool to support students with special needs under teacher supervision. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, reinforcing learning, and helping with IEP-related tasks. Start date is late November, and duties may shift to other schools as needs change during the year.

The position emphasizes safety, data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement the preschool curriculum and goals.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting students with special needs in preschool settings.
• Ability to follow teacher instructions and implement IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily instructional activities under teacher supervision.
• Support students during classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Prepare classroom materials and help with data collection for progress monitoring.
• Help maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Verbal Written

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Academy Endeavour Elementary School

Recruiting Start Date: 11/09/2026 This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date: 11/30/2026

SpEd Paraprofessional - Preschool performs the day-to-day activities of teaching special education and typically developing preschool students while under the supervision of a teacher. The paraprofessional does not make diagnostic or long-term education decisions regarding students. This includes individuals who may or may not be licensed. Supports the preschool teacher in implementing the preschool curriculum and encourages a positive and safe learning environment. Assists the licensed special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other evaluative staff in the implementation of the goals of students.

Note: This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards


• Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs


• Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up, which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals


• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan


• Under supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher


• Assists the student(s) with medical tasks such as: dispensing medication, tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering, suctioning, and may require exposure to blood, vomit, and infectious disease control


• Cleans/disinfects regurgitation, blood, and urine


• Works with confidential special education student information


• Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs


• Provides initial first aid/emergency care


• Accompanies the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and so on


• Carries out programming using physical therapy support equipment


• Sanitizes equipment/materials


• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students


• Trained and able to perform behavioral management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate


• Assists with non-standardized testing of students


• Develops and implements games and teaching aids


• Tutors students in various subject areas


• Assists students in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned


• Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and/or employers


• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations


• Assists students in finding materials and books in library


• Conducts story time for students


• Monitors students during recess, hall duty, passing periods and/or loading of buses


• Supervises students in the use of various programs on the computer


• Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks


• Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting


• Attends meetings and conferences as required


• Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures


• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student as needed


• Works with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms


• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate


• Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program


• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes


• Completes daily paperwork (i.e., attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, physical therapy charts, etc.)


• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members


• Laminates all material as needed


• Prepares bulletin boards for parents and programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems Abil