Special Education Paraeducator

Roosevelt Charter Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt Charter Academy seeks a Paraeducator to support instructional staff and assist in delivering core curriculum in a Colorado Springs classroom.

Under supervision of the classroom teacher and principal, you will help implement instruction, supervise students, and participate in planning sessions. This role requires a HS diploma or GED, with college coursework or an associate degree, and a commitment to teamwork and student success.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED and 48 college hours or an associate degree or WorkKeys.
• Ability to follow directions from teachers and collaborate with staff.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instruction and monitoring student progress.
• Provide support during transitions, lunch, and playground as assigned.
• Assist with assessments and clerical duties as needed.
• Participate in planning sessions with the classroom teacher and maintain relations with colleagues.
• Provide strategic instructional support for students needing help with core curriculum.

Skills

Instructional support

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Creativity

Education

HS diploma or GED and 48 college hours OR associate degree

Job description

The Paraeducator, as a member of the instructional team, works under the supervision of the highly qualified classroom teacher and the principal. This person assists in implementing instruction and related services. Such assistance may include providing instructional assistance, guiding additional practice opportunities, re-teaching, and monitoring behavior.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement school and district policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain working relations with colleagues
• Participate in planning sessions with the classroom teacher
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and perseverance in dealing with challenging learning, behavior, family, and classroom situations
• Provide strategic instruction within the classroom for students who need support learning core curriculum
• Provide support and supervision of students as assigned (during transitions, in special classes, during lunch, on the playground, etc.)
• Assist in the administration and scoring of assessments used in monitoring individual progress
• Assist with paperwork and clerical duties as needed
• Any other duties/tasks as assigned by the building administration
• Lifting/Transitioning students to specialized equipment
• Delegated duties from Nursing staff

Qualifications:

Has obtained a HS diploma or GED and

• Completed two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education equal to or greater than 48 semester hours, OR
• Obtained an associate degree, OR
• Passed the WorkKeys assessments for reading, writing and mathematics

AND

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrates a willingness to assume all responsibilities assigned which are appropriate for the position

Physical Demands:

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend and crouch, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects, use fingers to operate computer keyboards, feel the shape, size and temperature of objects, and physically restrain students.

Yes, this job requires a background check.