Empowering Early Childhood Special Ed Paraprofessional

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); Vor Ort; USD 25.278 - 28.309; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Access to employee walk‑in clinic

Other optional benefit elections

Zusammenfassung

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, CO is seeking an Early Childhood Paraprofessional to assist students with mild to significant support needs and provide physical support and personal care as needed. You will help adapt materials, reinforce skills, and support classroom routines under the supervision of a teacher.

Qualifications include an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred), CO Shines Level II, and relevant school experience; CPI/CPR/First Aid and other safety certifications are

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines.
• One year of related experience; experience in a school setting preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPI certification required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
• PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire.
• PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire.
• Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing instruction, adapting materials, and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups.
• Assist in planning and implementing classroom procedures and routines, monitoring and reinforcing acceptable social and physical behavior.
• Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, providing modifications to the classroom environment, and using AAC devices as needed.
• Provide a positive, caring, safe, and patient learning environment. Assist with implementing specialized services outlined on IEPs.
• Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self‑awareness, including support with transitions, personal health, hygiene, meals or feedings, toilet hygiene, and mobility assistance.
• Support classroom teacher in assessment data collection and maintain required records and paperwork.
• Select and use behavioral techniques appropriate to students’ circumstances. Apply a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.
• Work with children one‑on‑one, in small and large groups, circles, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.
• Support the teacher in communicating the child’s daily progress with parents or other staff, as requested.
• Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and meetings required for special education paraprofessionals and childcare licensing certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Classroom support

Personal care assistance

Ausbildung

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, CO is seeking an Early Childhood Paraprofessional to assist students with mild to significant support needs and provide physical support and personal care as needed. You will help adapt materials, reinforce skills, and support classroom routines under the supervision of a teacher.

Qualifications include an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred), CO Shines Level II, and relevant school experience; CPI/CPR/First Aid and other safety certifications are