Special Education Paraeducator - Significant Support Needs

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 19,661 - 28,003; Part time

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY in Sterling, Colorado is seeking a Part-Time Paraprofessional to assist teachers and provide support to students, particularly those with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Responsibilities include delivering instructional activities, supervising student needs, and facilitating engagement in the classroom. Applicants should hold an Associates degree or higher and demonstrate an aptitude for the required tasks. Competitive hourly wage starting at $17.30, with no health insurance benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Successfully pass the Work Keys test for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned teachers with instructional and physical student support.
• Delivery of instructional activities according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Supervise and facilitate sensory and movement rest periods.
• Provide personal hygienic needs for students.

Education

Associates or higher degree

Job description

Employment Type and Hours

Part-Time, Hourly. Hours: Typically 16 hours per week; 8 hours/day, 2 days per school week, exact schedule to be determined upon hire, Tuesday-Friday school week.

Salary and Benefits

Minimum $17.30/hour, salary dependent on experience (Lane C, Step 3 on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule). Benefits: This position is not eligible for district-sponsored health insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

• Assisting assigned teachers with instructional and physical student support is a primary responsibility of this position.
• Delivery of instructional activities according to the individual student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and as assigned and developed by certified/licensed staff, which may include helping with the design and implementation of an appropriate learning environment while incorporating appropriate assistive technologies and multi-sensory materials.
• Instructional support helping students integrate into general education classrooms and requires some communication with general education teachers regarding student needs. Imparting life skills such as self-hygiene and social/emotional skills are also a part of the Para's responsibilities.
• Supervise and facilitate sensory and movement rest periods in between academic activities, and which facilitate increased student engagement.
• Assisting the teacher in implementing positive behavior plans and systems appropriate to the individual student is a responsibility of this position.
• Providing student oversight and supervision during out-of-classroom activities including arrivals and departures, outside breaks, passing periods, and other activities as assigned by the supervising teacher is a daily responsibility of this position.
• Communication with other paraprofessionals and staff to keep track of student movements, schedules, and locations. Based on the needs of the student, a Paraprofessional may be requested to travel with a student during transportation to and from school/home.
• Serving students to provide personal hygienic needs is a primary responsibility of this position. Services are provided according to the individual needs of each student and there is an expectation to maintain the student's HIPPA confidentiality and personal dignity in providing for these needs. Responsibilities This may include dispensing of medications, meal preparation, feeding or toileting/diapering.
• Collecting and reviewing progress on students' work toward Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals/objectives are completed with SPED teachers on a regular basis with adjustments made to ensure IEP compliance and students' needs are being met.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Hold an Associates or higher degree
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Qualifications Preferred But Not Required

• Successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.

Reports To

School Principal, Classroom Teachers, and SPED Director.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.