ParaEducator, Special Programs

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plans

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking dedicated individuals to assist students in Specialized Programs. Responsibilities include providing individualized instruction, monitoring behaviors, and supporting daily health and hygiene functions. Candidates will need a high school diploma and a willingness to work with students who have significant needs.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance along with other employee programs. A comprehensive salary structure based on experience is also provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with students with significant needs.
• Ability to complete CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Capacity to handle physical examinations if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to students in Specialized Programs.
• Assist students with personal health and hygiene functions.
• Perform daily routines with special needs students.

Skills

Student support

Behavior monitoring

Health and hygiene assistance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Assist students in Specialized Programs by providing specialized individualized instruction; including academic support, monitoring behaviors, and functional life skills. Assist student in maintaining personal health and hygiene functions; assists students to and from classes and bus stops.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support in general education setting so students can fully participate in class activities. Assist students in Specialized Programs by tutoring, adapting work and monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior. May assist with administering testing or assessments, may assist with homework. Assist providers with related paperwork and data collection, support implementation of the student's programming including implementation of accommodations and modifications, additional plans (Behavior plan, communication plan, etc.) and other elements of the student's Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist special needs students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene, including working with trach, feeding tubes, and catheterization. Support behavior plan implementation. Utilize CPI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) techniques and safety monitoring.
• Sanitize, disinfect, and clean learning environment and general work area of all bodily fluids. Follow all health and safety procedures according to standard precaution.
• Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work with students with significant needs (training opportunities provided).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre‑hire, post‑offer physical examination.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within three months after entering position.
• Universal Precautions training required within three months after entering position.
• CPI/Safety Care training certification required within three months after entering position.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit‑eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

SALARY INFORMATION

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the classified salary schedule is dependent on the grade level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to the position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. For additional compensation information, please refer to the Classified Master Agreement.