Special Education Paraprofessional — Inspire & Support Students

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Salida (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Development & Support

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corp. is seeking a Paraprofessional for Salida High School to support students with cognitive, physical, academic, and behavioral needs under the direction of teachers and the principal.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, helping modify curriculum, maintaining confidentiality, and using basic computer skills to support educational goals in a rural Colorado community.

Qualifications

• Understands basic information about different types of disabilities.
• Assists in implementing student individual education plans under the guidance of the teacher/case manager/therapist.
• Able to understand and assist with literacy instruction at the grade levels assigned.
• Is aware of and understands the medical needs of students.
• Assists with accommodations and modifications as needed.
• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and through supervision.
• Understands basic information about childhood development for the ages/grade levels assigned.
• Able to understand and assist with math instruction at the grade levels assigned.
• Able to utilize effective behavioral strategies.
• Able to use de-escalation skills when needed.
• Participates in data collection as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with small group or individual instruction.
• Maintain strict privacy and confidentiality.
• Be flexible and compassionate in dealing with students, teachers and with the community.
• Applicants should have effective “people skills.”
• Applicants should have general knowledge of computers.

Skills

People skills

Basic computer skills

Data collection

Job description

Fremont Economic Development Corp. is seeking a Paraprofessional for Salida High School to support students with cognitive, physical, academic, and behavioral needs under the direction of teachers and the principal.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, helping modify curriculum, maintaining confidentiality, and using basic computer skills to support educational goals in a rural Colorado community.