Special Needs Paraeducator: Remote & In-Person Impact

Cherry Creek Careers; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Careers is seeking a Severe Needs Para Educator to support students with severe special education needs under licensed staff guidance. Responsibilities include adapting curriculum, implementing IEP accommodations, and maintaining progress records.

You will assist in both in-person and remote learning settings, helping with technology, executive functioning, and coursework completion. duties also cover assisting with materials, tests, attendance, and coordination of behavior support.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency diploma required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to modify curriculum for individual needs
• Experience with IEPs and related documentation is a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities and adapt curriculum for individual needs (Daily)
• Implement accommodations and document progress and behavior with licensed staff (Daily)
• Prepare materials, assist with tests and attendance; help with events (Daily)
• Support online and remote learning activities and technology troubleshooting (Daily)
• Monitor and reinforce appropriate behavior; assist de-escalation and crisis interventions (Daily)
• Maintain accurate records of progress and communication with IEP team (Daily)
• Provide support in Homebound/ILC and SED programming as assigned (Daily)

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

One-on-one work

Group instruction

Curriculum modification

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

CPR/First Aid training (desirable)

Associate’s degree (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherry Creek Careers is seeking a Severe Needs Para Educator to support students with severe special education needs under licensed staff guidance. Responsibilities include adapting curriculum, implementing IEP accommodations, and maintaining progress records.

You will assist in both in-person and remote learning settings, helping with technology, executive functioning, and coursework completion. duties also cover assisting with materials, tests, attendance, and coordination of behavior support.