25 - Paraprofessional

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state: We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs. We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams. The primary responsibility of the Paraprofessional is to assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in Exceptional Student Services; assist children with meeting their goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance; In addition, this position is primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal education opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First-Aid Certification within 3 months of employment
Must obtain and maintain Crisis Preventative Intervention (CPI) training certification within 6 months of employment.
Ability to pass District designated post-offer lift test
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

Highly Qualified Status under ESSA
Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or Associates Degree
Verified First Aid training and recertification card
Verified CPR training and recertification card
Previous school district experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to students (in Pre-k through Young Adult) in an assigned classroom or program including, but not limited to Autism Classroom, or other programs
Assist students with disabilities to meet the goals and objectives included in their IEP
Communicate with teachers to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives
Assist certified teacher in implementing class-wide and individual behavior strategies to effectively maintain a safe learning environment
Implement, under the direction of the teacher, lesson plans; assist individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards
Assist students with washing, toileting (may include lifting on and off toilet), diapering, dressing and undressing, grooming, and other activities necessary for maintaining personal hygiene and neatness
Assist in the mobilization of students; position and reposition students requiring the use of medical equipment, wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment as necessary; assure the safe use and operation of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, and other equipment
Operate a variety of medical, orthopedic, exercise, therapeutic, instructional, audio-visual, and office equipment.
Assist with the loading and unloading of students on and from automobiles, wheelchairs, and gurneys
Observe and assist in emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of identified students according to approved CPI (Crisis Preventative Intervention) procedures as trained; provide input as requested following emergency behavioral incidents; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to assist students to achieve their personal best
Provide basic first aid and specialized health care as needed, directed, and delegated
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures
Assist the teacher in monitoring, motivating, and training students with disabilities; observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; follow the behavior intervention plan
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing, and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers, and recording grades; assist in keeping attendance; prepare and maintain student files as assigned
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio-visual equipment, and distributing and collecting papers, supplies, and materials ; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
Proctor, monitor and score a variety of assignments, tests, and quizzes to be interpreted by the teacher.
Assist students in developing self-help, social, and communication skills as assigned
Assist in monitoring lunchroom activities and mealtime procedures, including feeding and cleaning
Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies, and follow established procedures when there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, or potential suicide
Respond to emergency situations to ensure immediate resolution and appropriate documentation of safety concerns by appropriate personnel
Assist with the supervision of students in and outside the classroom, recess, and other playground activities and accompany students on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintain discipline, and reinforcing learning situations
Help keep classrooms and other student facilities neat, clean, orderly, and safe
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information
Participate in and attend in-service, structured, and other specialized trainings, related, but not limited to, strategies for working with behavioral and educational needs of ESS students, behavior management, instructional curriculum, and other areas assisting the teacher in providing high quality education to the students
Maintain appropriate professional appearance
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher, Principal, or ESS Administration