Special Education Paraprofessional - Make a Difference

School District 27J; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

School District 27J is seeking a paraprofessional to provide direct academic and behavioral support to students with severe disabilities in special education and general education settings. Responsibilities include modifying materials, direct instruction, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and specialists.

Role requires ability to work with challenging students, follow IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans, and participate in CPI de-escalation when needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Behavior Intervention Plans, IEPs, and staff handbooks.
• Ability to collect data, write routine reports and simple correspondences.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, including algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and/or academic support and supervision for students with social/emotional disabilities in accordance with their IEP.
• Modify academic materials and/or the classroom environment under direction from the Special Education teacher or other Related Service Providers.
• Identify and facilitate peer relationships and natural supports (assessments).
• Follow through with prescribed behavior intervention plans throughout the school and community and during extra-curricular activities, including monitoring of the lunchroom, playground, or other school areas to ensure safety and security of students.
• Maintain required forms and records as requested by the Special Education Teacher and/or Related Service Providers.
• De-escalate students as needed using approved CPI measures, as well as following the prescribed Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Communicate observations, concerns, activities and progress with the Special Education Teachers and other Therapists or Specialists.
• Assist both Special Education and General Education teachers with minor clerical duties as needed.
• Attend trainings as required by Building Principal, Special Education Teacher, and/or Director of Special Education.
• Attend student staffings as requested by Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.

Skills

Crisis management

Patience

Flexibility

Ability to de-escalate

Education

High school diploma

Job description

School District 27J is seeking a paraprofessional to provide direct academic and behavioral support to students with severe disabilities in special education and general education settings. Responsibilities include modifying materials, direct instruction, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and specialists.

Role requires ability to work with challenging students, follow IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans, and participate in CPI de-escalation when needed.