Paraprofessional

ACCEL Schools • Peyton, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Head of School, the Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional may work with individual students or a group of students with special needs, assisting the teacher with instructional responsibilities to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Colorado and Federal educational requirements.

Requirements

• Maturity and patience required.
• Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process.
• Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
• Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
• Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer based learning programs as directed.
• Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade appropriate work.
• Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction.
• Participates in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment.
• Follows all safety plans, rules, guidelines of the school.
• Works with student one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, character education.
• Assists the teacher in lesson assessments.
• Assists students with projects, assignments.
• Acts as a good role model for all students.
• Maintains a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
• Completes all necessary training, Safe Schools training or other assigned training.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Support classroom teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and one-on-one student support.
• Assist students in completing assignments, reinforcing lessons, and accessing accommodations/modifications outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, or instructional support plans.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and non-classroom activities as assigned.
• Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Provide academic and/or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested by the teacher or administrator.
• Support students with special needs, including physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed