About The Position
The Paraprofessional supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings. This role supports one or more individual students in accordance with their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction and supervision of teachers. The position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).
Requirements
- Meet qualifications acceptable for the role, as described in the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- Pass District-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training annually.
- Complete required training within 75 days of initial hire.
- If transporting students or using a personal or company vehicle for work duties, have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within the state’s required time frame for new residents, and meet District insurability requirements.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
- Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
- Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
- Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to individual students as outlined in their IEPs, including support for academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs.
- Monitor classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction to reinforce classroom objectives and support learning goals.
- Provide daily living assistance, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
- Perform medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
- Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
- Support implementation of students’ behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
- Implement IEP accommodations and modifications in academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day.
- Collect data on students’ individual IEP goals under the supervision of a special education teacher.
- Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues at the direction of the supervising special education teacher.
Benefits
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA Retirement
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Job Type
Full-time
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