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Job description
Special Education Paraprofessional
The Aspen School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspen Middle School.
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Department: Aspen Middle School
Reports to: Aspen Middle School Principal
Classification: Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt
Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)
Compensation: $29.58 - $36.78 DOE
SY Special Education Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).
Position Summary
The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with special needs academically, socially, and physically in a variety of environments. This position requires the ability to support educational programming as well as advanced communication and collaboration skills.
Position Responsibilities
Special Education Paraprofessional II Responsibilities:
Collaborates and consults with regular and special education teachers and related service personnel to plan, organize, and implement specific assignments and activities in accordance with IEP goals and providing and/or modifying instruction/curriculum
Effectively implement daily educational and behavioral programming for students, strictly following the directives and schedules provided by the cooperating special education teacher(s) and school administrators.
Monitors student behavior, intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groups
Performs toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for students
Maintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plans
Helps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchange
Participates in professional development/continuing education programs as required/recommended by the school administrator and/or Director of Student Services
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)
Modern office procedures and methods
Principles and procedures of record-keeping
Microsoft Office and/or the Google Suite of office software
Ability to:
Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with students
Work with efficiency with attention to detail
Demonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule and/or student activities
Maintain confidentiality of information
Work cooperatively with administrators and staff
Observe all district policies and procedures
Observe all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting procedures
May be asked to supervise students
Communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications
At least one year experience in school environment or related field
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District)
Crisis intervention training annually
Successful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
At least three years experience in school environment or related field
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish bilingual
Work Environment
Classroom setting
Office environment; exposure to computer screens
Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
Exposure to noise and bodily fluids
Essential Physical Requirements
Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, occasional climbing and crawling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Acknowledgment
The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.
Worksite address
aspen, CO, 81612, US
Who can apply
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