About The Position
Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of middle and high school students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings. The position assists teachers and supervisors with instruction, assessment, student support, record-keeping, and routine communication with students and parents. Duties may include personal care and medically invasive procedures after appropriate training, community-based support, and transportation assistance.
Requirements
- Meet qualifications described in the District's 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, hold a valid Colorado driver's license or be able to obtain one within the required timeframe for new residents, and meet District insurability requirements.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
- Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Responsibilities
- Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
- Provide daily living support, such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
- Provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, or suctioning, when assigned, trained, and directed, following universal precautions.
- Assist with community activities, including job coaching and use of public transportation.
- Provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus when needed.
- Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
- Assist with and support lesson plan development, and provide feedback to teachers and supervisors on individual students.
- Communicate and coordinate orally and in writing with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA Retirement
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Job Type
Full-time
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