SPED Paraprofessional: Affective Needs Support

Applitrack; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack-based posting for a SPED paraprofessional in the Affective Needs program. You will provide instructional support under licensed supervision, assisting with the education of students with special needs in various settings.

duties include data collection, collaboration with staff, classroom supervision, and ensuring confidentiality under FERPA. The role may involve crossing guard and lunchroom duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours OR approved assessment.
• 0–2 years experience; SPED experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Paraprofessional training within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional programs for students in groups and individual settings.
• Assist students with special needs across emotional, motor, and health aspects in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and support problem solving and behavior goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators on academic and behavioral issues.
• Assist with data collection, updating records and maintaining student files; ensure FERPA compliance.
• Attend district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• Crossing guard duties and lunchroom monitor duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Collaboration

Behavior management

Communication

Crisis intervention

Data collection

FERPA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or 2 years college OR qualifying ACT-Work Keys

CPR and First Aid preferred

Core District SPED paraprofessional training within 36 months

Tools

Computers and office equipment

Job description

Applitrack-based posting for a SPED paraprofessional in the Affective Needs program. You will provide instructional support under licensed supervision, assisting with the education of students with special needs in various settings.

duties include data collection, collaboration with staff, classroom supervision, and ensuring confidentiality under FERPA. The role may involve crossing guard and lunchroom duties as assigned.