Student Support Paraeducator: Special Needs & Behavior

Woodland Park School District RE-2; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 21,890 - 33,888; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Vision (Optional)

Job summary

Woodland Park School District RE-2 is seeking a Mild/Moderate Paraeducator to provide instructional support and assist students with IEPs under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the SPED team and applying modifications to curricula in varied classroom settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid and CPI certification, and the ability to assist students with diverse needs, including emotional and behavioral challenges, in a least restrictive

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of childhood development and behavior management (preferred).
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• First Aid, CPR and CPI certification required (provided by district).

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extracurricular activities, and on-the-job training.
• Help and support students with special needs including emotional issues, self‑help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, pre‑vocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators regarding academic, behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff and administrators regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while maintaining student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including FERPA.
• Attend and participate in district and building in‑service opportunities and committee work.
• Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
• Ability to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
• Must be able to work with multiple students in varying situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two‑person lift.

Skills

Child development

Behavior management

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Woodland Park School District RE-2 is seeking a Mild/Moderate Paraeducator to provide instructional support and assist students with IEPs under licensed supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the SPED team and applying modifications to curricula in varied classroom settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid and CPI certification, and the ability to assist students with diverse needs, including emotional and behavioral challenges, in a least restrictive