Special Education Paraprofessional

Roaring Fork School District; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Roaring Fork School District seeks an AN Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and assist students according to IEP goals. You will participate in supervision, behavior management, and instructional tasks in both general and special education settings.

Responsibilities include supervising students during transitions, assisting with materials, data collection, and reporting progress to teachers. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Paraprofessional test or an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Ability to work under teacher direction and follow IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom and assist with instruction and management.
• Supervise and assist students in hallways, lunchrooms, and during transitions.
• Assist in proctoring tests and organizing instructional materials.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with teachers and administrators.
• Adhere to Crisis Prevention Institute protocols during crises and maintain student privacy.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Follow directions and collaborate

Remain calm under pressure

Pro-social replacement behaviors

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional Test

Associate's Degree

Job description

DEFINITION

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, AN Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student's IEP.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the principal or assistant principal.

Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, special education teacher or special service provider.

Crisis/Floater AN Paraprofessional Job Responsibilities Include

• Be prepared to assist in the case of a crisis at any time.
• Follow CPI protocols for verbal de-escalation and restraint.
• Any necessary disciplinary actions will be left to the AN teachers this includes phone calls to parents.
• All communications regarding students (behaviors/arrival times/departure times, etc) need to go through AN teachers directly.
• To best serve our students' needs, all technology, computers and phones, are to be used at the end of the day. Anecdotal notes are to be entered at the end of the day when all AN students have been escorted onto their buses.
• Escort students to restrooms if necessary.
• Escort students to specials and lunch if necessary.
• Provide support for AN students when they are outside at recess.
• Refer any concerns regarding AN students to the AN classroom teacher.
• Familiarize self and follow Behavior Continuums for each student.
• Carry out data collection as requested by AN teacher.
• Do not enter/exit AN classrooms without clearing it by AN teacher for that classroom. Limit all unnecessary interruptions.
• When in AN classroom, do not engage in unnecessary conversations with staff or students. Limit all conversations to the minimum necessary.
• To ensure the privacy of our students, personal information, including things that happen in the classroom and at school, are not to be discussed with anyone outside of the program. Refer anyone with concerns, including gen ed and specials teachers or other staff, to AN teacher.

Crisis/Floater AN Paraprofessional Job Responsibilities Include

• Be prepared to assist in the case of a crisis at any time.
• Follow CPI protocols for verbal de-escalation and restraint.
• Any necessary disciplinary actions will be left to the AN teachers this includes phone calls to parents.
• All communications regarding students (behaviors/arrival times/departure times, etc) need to go through AN teachers directly.
• To best serve our students' needs, all technology, computers and phones, are to be used at the end of the day. Anecdotal notes are to be entered at the end of the day when all AN students have been escorted onto their buses.
• Escort students to restrooms if necessary.
• Escort students to specials and lunch if necessary.
• Provide support for AN students when they are outside at recess.
• Refer any concerns regarding AN students to the AN classroom teacher.
• Familiarize self and follow Behavior Continuums for each student.
• Carry out data collection as requested by AN teacher.
• Do not enter/exit AN classrooms without clearing it by AN teacher for that classroom. Limit all unnecessary interruptions.
• When in AN classroom, do not engage in unnecessary conversations with staff or students. Limit all conversations to the minimum necessary.
• To ensure the privacy of our students, personal information, including things that happen in the classroom and at school, are not to be discussed with anyone outside of the program. Refer anyone with concerns, including gen ed and specials teachers or other staff, to AN teacher.

Primary Duties

• Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.
• Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies. ssist in proctoring tests.
• Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans.
• Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
• Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.
• Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Additional Duties For Special Education Paraprofessionals

• Administers, under supervision, assistance to children needing medical support (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.)
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher or special service provider / case manager.
• Under direction from the case manager, implements plans to meet the student's social and daily living skills.
• Implements, under teacher direction, instructional programs in accordance with the IEP.
• Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, hallways, playground, or other outside areas.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions and duties may be required as given or assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Classroom management
• Basic knowledge of Standards Based Education
• Children with special health care needs
• Age appropriate activities
• Stages of child development
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures and methods.
• Basic computer knowledge

Ability To

Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying

Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption

Effectively Manage Time And Multiple Responsibilities

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Speak Spanish (ELL Aide only)

Monitor and record student data

Education

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In order to be highly qualified, the paraprofessional must pass the paraprofessional test or possess an associate's degree in any field of study.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.

Special Education Paraprofessionals might be required to lift, move or have the ability to position students as needed to provide health services.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Follow directions and collaborate with team members
• Remain calm and respond to student behaviors appropriately
• Effective teaching skills to model and teach pro-social replacement behaviors

Primary Duties

• Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.
• Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies. ssist in proctoring tests.
• Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans.
• Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
• Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.
• Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivilent
• Paraprofessionals may be required to lift students/objects, position students' bodies as needed in and around the learning environment, and respond efficiently "in-the-moment" to what are sometimes unpredictable physical needs.
• Ability to be able to complete the Crisis Prevention Institute training
• Ability to complete additional training as requested

Hourly Rate: $25.34 - $31.95