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 position serves students in a Multi-Intensive Autism program for kindergarten through second grade. The role assists with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities. It may involve providing daily living support, medically invasive procedures after training, transportation assistance by activity bus, and lifting or transporting students using approved equipment and techniques. The Paraprofessional also supports lesson planning, provides feedback to teachers or supervisors, and communicates with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Requirements
- Meet the 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, have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and meet District insurability requirements.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the District.
- 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 in conducting testing and assessment.
- Assist with multimedia activities, general office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
- Provide daily living procedures, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
- Provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, or suctioning, when assigned and as trained and directed, following universal precautions.
- 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.
- Provide feedback to teachers and supervisors about individual students.
- Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
