Job: Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $19/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

A special education paraprofessional, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and Special Education Coordinator/Dean, provides direct support to students that are on an IEP. Additional support for other students on IEPs may also be included, as well as other duties as assigned.

Salary:  $19.00/hour ($27,208 annually for 179 day contract) follows 179 day LCSD Calendar Plus EXCELLENT benefits -including PTO, health, dental and vision insurance! Most work weeks are Monday-Thursday.

Supervisor Special Education Teacher or Special Education Coordinator/Dean

Start Date: Immediately – 2023-2024 school year and beyond

Essential Job Tasks

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Implement and deliver with fidelity teacher-created lessons for students in accordance with IEP goals
• Interpret instruction and reinforce lessons taught, across settings
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff
• Observe and document student performance when requested
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/teacher direction or IEP when applicable
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable
• Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught by the teacher
• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
• Accept a teacher’s behavior management system and work within its guidelines
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans
• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)
• Provide appropriate modeling for students Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of students in less structured environments (before/after school, lunchtime in the cafeteria, recess or other times during the day) within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
• Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Preferred characteristics:

• Strong work ethic
• Patient
• Flexible
• Collaborative
• Student-centered
• Compassionate and accepting
• Consistent

To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume and completed classified application to: Cheryl Talbot, Lake County Intermediate School Principal [email protected] and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director, [email protected] 

**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.