Paraprofessional SPED (High School)
About The Position
Assist Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and /or physical/emotional conditions. Why you will love working at Palmer: Palmer High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School where students and staff are part of a community that believes everyone belongs, and where everyone can thrive. Rooted in the IB mission, we develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who learn to understand that people with their differences can also be right. At Palmer, you’ll collaborate with committed educators, value diverse perspectives, and design innovative, real-world learning experiences in the heart of Colorado Springs!
Requirements
- 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
- High School diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of a certified teacher to provide instructional support to students
- 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
- Attire should reflect the professional position of the 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
