Remote Severe Needs Paraeducator

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Severe Needs Para Educator to support students with severe special education needs under licensed staff supervision. You'll assist with curriculum adaptation, skill development, behavior strategies, and assignment completion across classroom and remote settings.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, tracking progress, providing technical care, and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention training
• Medication administration training
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Ability to appropriately modify curriculum
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• If working in the DHH Program, ability to understand the impacts of hearing loss on learning and social interaction
• If working in the Homebound program, ability to set appropriate boundaries and build appropriate relationships while working in the home setting with families and other student healthcare providers

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities, including adapting the curriculum to individual student needs.
• Implement student accommodations, supports, modifications, procedures, and programming outlined in the student's IEP.
• Assist special education licensed staff in preparing materials, administering tests, attendance, etc.
• Assist with other classroom events, such as fire drills, as necessary.
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior for individual student needs in ILC/ FAPE assignments.
• Provide technical physical care for students with special needs as assigned, including toileting, grooming, cleaning ventilation devices, feeding, and related tasks.
• Follow training and delegated orders for medication administration when required.
• Assist with online learning activities, including remote instruction, and support technology issues.

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Severe Needs Para Educator to support students with severe special education needs under licensed staff supervision. You'll assist with curriculum adaptation, skill development, behavior strategies, and assignment completion across classroom and remote settings.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, tracking progress, providing technical care, and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.