Mild/Moderate Para Position

Woodland Park School District RE-2; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 21,890 - 33,888; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Vision (Optional)

Job summary

Woodland Park School District RE-2 is seeking a Mild/Moderate Paraeducator to provide instructional support and assist students with IEPs under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the SPED team and applying modifications to curricula in varied classroom settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid and CPI certification, and the ability to assist students with diverse needs, including emotional and behavioral challenges, in a least restrictive

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of childhood development and behavior management (preferred).
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• First Aid, CPR and CPI certification required (provided by district).

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extracurricular activities, and on-the-job training.
• Help and support students with special needs including emotional issues, self‑help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, pre‑vocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators regarding academic, behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff and administrators regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while maintaining student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including FERPA.
• Attend and participate in district and building in‑service opportunities and committee work.
• Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
• Ability to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
• Must be able to work with multiple students in varying situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two‑person lift.

Skills

Child development

Behavior management

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Mild/Moderate Paraeducator

Position Purpose

Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment. Work with students with emotional and behavioral challenges; works closely with the SPED Team. A relationship-based individual to support students with special needs and assist them in achieving educational, social, and behavioral objectives. Must be able to work with a variety of students and adults in a school setting and demonstrate ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Job Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of childhood development and behavior management (preferred).
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• First Aid, CPR and CPI certification required (provided by district).

Salary

• Compensation (based on 100% FTE): $15.89 - $24.60 per hour
• Scheduled weekly hours: 37.5
• Hours per day: 7.5 hour(s) per day
• Number of days per year: 181

Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Group Life, Long-Term Disability, Vision (Optional)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support instructional program and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extracurricular activities, and on-the-job training.
• Help and support students with special needs including emotional issues, self‑help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, pre‑vocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators regarding academic, behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff and administrators regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while maintaining student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including FERPA.
• Attend and participate in district and building in‑service opportunities and committee work.
• Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
• Ability to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
• Must be able to work with multiple students in varying situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two‑person lift.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration as needed.
• Supervise lunch and recess as assigned.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two‑person lift.

Non-Exempt