Special Ed Para II: Impactful, Full-Time with Benefits

Aspen Middle School; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CO PERA enrollment

Transit transportation from Carbondale

Wellness program

supplemental insurance

Job summary

Aspen School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspen Middle School to support students with special needs across classrooms and activity periods.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, adherence to IEP goals, and daily supervision; starting date immediate; compensation $29.58 to $36.78 per hour, 9-month schedule, benefits available.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and completion of Project Para within first year.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in school environment or related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District).
• Crisis intervention training annually.
• Successful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and consults with regular and special education teachers and related service personnel to plan, organize, and implement specific assignments and activities in accordance with IEP goals and providing and/or modifying instruction/curriculum
• Effectively implement daily educational and behavioral programming for students, strictly following the directives and schedules provided by the cooperating special education teacher(s) and school administrators.
• Monitors student behavior, intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groups
• Performs toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for students
• Maintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plans
• Helps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchange
• Participates in professional development/continuing education programs as required/recommended by the school administrator and/or Director of Student Services
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

CPR/First Aid certificate

Crisis intervention training

Project Para completion

Job description

Aspen School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspen Middle School to support students with special needs across classrooms and activity periods.

The role requires collaboration with teachers, adherence to IEP goals, and daily supervision; starting date immediate; compensation $29.58 to $36.78 per hour, 9-month schedule, benefits available.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and completion of Project Para within first year.