Paraprofessional 504 | Elementary Student Support

IMDiversity; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 2,758,000 - 3,089,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Short and long term disability

Walk-in employee clinic

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional 504 to support students with physical and/or mental impairments in the general classroom. Duties include assisting the classroom teacher with accommodations, helping students with personal care, mobility, and behavior, and supporting 504 and safety plans.

The position is non-exempt, part-time (PT15H), with hours 9:08 AM–3:45 PM, Monday–Friday, 5.63 hours per day, 185 work days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• If assigned to a Title I school, at least two years of higher education, or an associate’s degree, or WorkKeys completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist general classroom teacher with accommodations and behavior plans.
• Assist students with personal care, mobility, and health needs.
• Prepare materials, administer tests, take attendance, and help with records.
• Monitor students during classroom, breaks, lunch, and field trips.
• Assist with special projects and school activities.
• Attend in-service meetings and parent conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English language skills

Interpersonal relations

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

One year of related experience

Experience with special needs students preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

Title I criteria: two years of higher education or associate degree or WorkKeys

Job description

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional 504 to support students with physical and/or mental impairments in the general classroom. Duties include assisting the classroom teacher with accommodations, helping students with personal care, mobility, and behavior, and supporting 504 and safety plans.

The position is non-exempt, part-time (PT15H), with hours 9:08 AM–3:45 PM, Monday–Friday, 5.63 hours per day, 185 work days.