Job: In-school Suspension Support Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage:  $17.34-18.38/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Start Date: As soon as agreed upon for the 2024-2025 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 164 days per year

Location: Cañon City Middle School

Salary: $17.34–$18.38 per hour (based on the Instructional Support Salary Schedule, education, and experience)

Benefits Include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives are also available. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave is also available. 

Purpose of the Job: The primary role of the ISS Support Paraprofessional is to supervise, mentor, and counsel students in the In-School Suspension (ISS) program. This individual must effectively manage multiple programs within one classroom, maintain a calm and structured learning environment, and uphold high student behavior and accountability standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma (required)

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License (required)
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within the first year of employment)
• Training in nonviolent crisis intervention (preferred or within the first year)
• FEMA IS 100: Introduction to Incident Command Systems for Schools (required within 60 days of hire)

Experience:

• Experience working with students in grades 6–12 is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Competency with technology, including Google Suite and student information systems (e.g., Infinite Campus)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a school environment
• Strong communication, social, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity
• Maintain active supervision throughout the school day

Essential Duties of the Job: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.) 

• Provide consistent supervision, mentoring, and redirection for students assigned to ISS.
• Foster a calm, focused classroom environment to support academic progress and behavioral reflection.
• Maintain visibility throughout the school day to monitor hallways, common areas, and student transitions.
• Collaborate with administration and the School Resource Officer to support campus safety and security policies.
• Actively participate in the Building Safety and Emergency Response Team and assist with emergency drills.
• Enforce school rules and parking policies and assist with monitoring campus traffic.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families to promote positive behaviors and academic accountability.
• Accurately Document student attendance, behavior incidents, and other required reports.
• Support the implementation of district technology policies and ensure student data privacy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in computer applications, including Infinite Campus and Google Sheets.
• General understanding of office practices and equipment.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors and implement de-escalation strategies.
• Knowledge of school safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and interact with students throughout the school day.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs, as needed, and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor duties in varying weather conditions.
• Quiet to moderate noise levels, with potential increases during events or emergencies.

Mental Functions:

• Analyze, evaluate, and communicate effectively in various situations.
• Coordinate and instruct students while maintaining professional composure.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. This job description is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the District.

 
TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled
Screening of applications: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered. 

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.
 
School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:[email protected].

The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district students and parents: Director of Special Services 101 N. 14th Cañon City, CO 81212 719-276-5700 [email protected]. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please visit the Human Resources link at www.canoncityschools.org to access the form or see policy AC-E-2. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.