Special Needs Paraeducator: IEP & Remote Learning

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Severe Needs Para Educator to assist students with severe special education needs under the direction of licensed special education staff. The role involves supporting individuals and small groups with curriculum, skill development, behavior strategies, and assignment completion.

You will prepare instructional materials, monitor progress, and help ensure a safe, hygienic environment in both in-person and remote learning settings.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Mandatory biennial Crisis Prevention Intervention training provided by the District for staff working in an Autism, Behaviorally Disordered, or ILC assignment
• Medication administration training provided by the District as needed
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Ability to appropriately modify curriculum
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• If working in the DHH Program, ability to understand the impacts of hearing loss on learning and social interaction
• If working in the Homebound program, ability to set appropriate boundaries and build appropriate relationships while working in the home setting with families and other student healthcare providers
• If working in the Homebound program, the ability to have appropriate communication and boundaries with families while working in their homes with students

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities, including adapting the curriculum to individual student needs.
• Implement student accommodations, supports, modifications, procedures, and programming outlined in the student's IEP.
• Maintain records of student progress and behavior in conjunction with licensed staff, which may include special reports, providing feedback, and reporting observations to the IEP team.
• Assist with materials, tests, attendance, etc. and with paperwork and documentation as needed.
• Assist with other classroom events, such as fire drills, as necessary.

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking a Severe Needs Para Educator to assist students with severe special education needs under the direction of licensed special education staff. The role involves supporting individuals and small groups with curriculum, skill development, behavior strategies, and assignment completion.

You will prepare instructional materials, monitor progress, and help ensure a safe, hygienic environment in both in-person and remote learning settings.