Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support

Academy District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 is seeking a SpEd Paraprofessional– SSN at Chinook Trail Elementary School to support daily classroom activities for students with significant needs. You will assist licensed staff, implement IEP goals, and help with medical tasks in a supervised setting.

The role involves adapting to diverse learning environments, supporting behavior management, and coordinating with teachers to deliver instructional activities and materials.

Qualifications

• Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean‑up which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
• Under supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Assists the student(s) with medical tasks such as dispensing medication, tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering, suctioning, and may require exposure to blood, vomit, and infectious disease control
• Cleans/disinfects regurgitation, blood, and urine
• Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs
• Provides initial first aid/emergency care
• Accompanies the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and so on
• Carries out programming using physical therapy support equipment
• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students
• Assists with non-standardized testing of students
• Develops and implements games and teaching aids
• Tutors students in various subject areas
• Assists students in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned
• Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and/or employers
• Works with students in one‑to‑one/group situations
• Assists students in finding materials and books in library
• Conducts story time for students
• Monitors students during recess, hall duty, passing periods, and/or loading of buses
• Supervises students in the use of various programs on the computer
• Supervises swimming pool, weight room, and/or therapy pool
• Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks
• Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting
• Attends pre‑job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up‑to‑date of job procedures
• Assist students in community‑based settings
• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student as needed
• Works with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate
• Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program
• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes
• Completes daily paperwork (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, physical therapy charts, etc.)
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members
• Laminates all material as needed
• Prepares bulletin boards for parents and programs

Job description

Academy District 20 is seeking a SpEd Paraprofessional– SSN at Chinook Trail Elementary School to support daily classroom activities for students with significant needs. You will assist licensed staff, implement IEP goals, and help with medical tasks in a supervised setting.

The role involves adapting to diverse learning environments, supporting behavior management, and coordinating with teachers to deliver instructional activities and materials.