Empower & Support: Middle School SPED Paraprofessional

The Academy of Charter Schools Inc; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PERA retirement benefits

Job summary

The Academy of Charter Schools in Westminster, CO is seeking a Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional (Grades 6–8) to support students with disabilities in a highly modified learning environment.

The role includes one-on-one and small-group support, collaboration with SPED and general education teachers, data collection on goals and behaviors, and implementing behavior plans while maintaining a caring, inclusive classroom culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age students with learning disabilities.
• Criminal background check required.
• First Aid certification required within 30 days of entering position.
• Safety Training class required within 30 days of entering position.
• Crisis prevention training or Applied behavior analysis training preferred.
• AA or 2-year college degree, OR completion of 48 college semester hours, OR passing of state CDE approved paraprofessional examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special needs.
• Assist students in maintaining personal and mental health functions as needed.
• Collaborate closely with classroom and special education teachers, pushing into classrooms to support SPED students.
• Guide individual students through a modified daily schedule and provide supplemental academic instruction.
• Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a love of young children; maintain tact and discretion.
• Maintain data collection records on specific behaviors and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Academy of Charter Schools in Westminster, CO is seeking a Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional (Grades 6–8) to support students with disabilities in a highly modified learning environment.

The role includes one-on-one and small-group support, collaboration with SPED and general education teachers, data collection on goals and behaviors, and implementing behavior plans while maintaining a caring, inclusive classroom culture.