Paraeducator I - SPED - (Elementary) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists Spanish/English Dual Language teachers in meeting the needs of students in academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene, and/or physical/emotional conditions. Spanish bilingualism is preferred. The role involves creating a positive classroom environment, maintaining professional relationships, and ensuring student records are confidential. The Paraeducator I also supervises students in various school settings and assists with personal hygiene care, including toileting and diapering. Required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, copy machines and faxes.
• Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures.
• Knowledge of educational disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities.
• Ability to relate well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow directions and be flexible.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingualism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Spanish/English Dual Language teachers to meet the needs of students in academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and/or physical/emotional conditions.
• Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates punctuality, good attendance, good attitude.
• Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees.
• Complies with the same ethical codes as all District employees.
• Assures that all student records of any description and information regarding students and staff are treated as confidential.
• Is responsible for the proper use and care of classroom books and office materials.
• Supervises students in classroom, playground, lunchroom and other areas.
• Assist with toileting, including diapering and personal hygiene care.
• Provide all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED