Paraprofessional, Special Education (Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Elementary is a dual language enrichment school where students are exposed to rigorous academics, learn to think critically, and demonstrate real-world understanding. Learning experiences and service-learning projects actively engage Adventure students in their education. What makes Adventure unique is that we offer all students the opportunity to become proficient in English and Spanish. All students participate in Crew meetings every morning. Crew is a sacred part of the day in which students and teachers build community within their rooms so that every child feels important and connected to a trusted adult and each other. At Adventure we are working hard to develop students that are effective learners, ethical people, and contribute to a better world. In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page. Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior and/or needs in one of the following specialties: Title I, Bilingual/ Multicultural, Classroom, Health Care Management, or Computer Technology.

Requirements

Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required (must be able to read, write, and speak both languages fluently)
AA Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment
0-2 years' experience working with children in a school setting
Basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic computer skills, communication, and/or foreign language skills
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools. You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.
Ability to manage students and assist in their education
Ability to make quick decisions
Ability to treat students equitably and fairly
Ability to evaluate students' abilities and progress
Ability to direct class/students in the absence of the teacher
Ability to provide a positive role model for the students
Ability to care for ill or injured students
Ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures

Nice To Haves

May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or culture
Special Education assignments may require training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on non-verbal de-escalation and physical restraint
May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application
Operating knowledge of general Health care procedures
Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred
First Aid and CPR certifications may be required

Responsibilities

Implementing lesson plans
Maintaining classroom
Reinforcing skills and materials
Administering, scoring, and/or recording tests and grades
Evaluating students and/or program
Preparing instructional materials
Developing work schedules
Performing clerical duties
Maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports
Supervising students to and from classroom and/or buses, on field trips, on playground, in computer lab, and/or during other activities
Preparing classroom or learning environment with needed supplies and materials
Tutoring
Leading activities of class and/or small groups
Assisting students with understanding and reinforcing skills and materials in their native language
Supporting parents by interpreting at school functions and/or by providing student progress information
Assisting with student health care, including administering first aid to ill or injured children, caring for bathroom needs, dispensing medication, assisting with medical needs, executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations, conducting health screenings, maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations, and ordering and stocking medical supplies
Assisting with maintaining, monitoring, and/or managing computer technology, including IBM-compatible standalone workstations, computer labs, server, software, network, software licenses, troubleshooting, data backups, service and maintenance agreements, inventory and warranty information, replacement parts, software manual library, computer equipment usage, and/or computer-generated course/grade/attendance reports
Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of the building technology plan and technology budget
Attending appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, and/or school functions
Assisting with lunch supervision
Performing other duties as assigned
Cross training in one or more of the following: basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, and/or basic instructional skills