Paraprofessional
Pueblo School District 70•Pueblo, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The paraprofessional is responsible for assisting students with a wide variety of needs by providing any combination of the following: individualized academic, behavioral, functional life skills and/or social-emotional instruction; medical/health care, feeding and/or hygiene supports; and student assistance with learning, mobility, emotional regulation, health care, and/or communication.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be Highly Qualified (Highly Qualified HQ is defined as having 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university, OR having successfully passed the Work Keys Test or Praxis Test for Paraprofessionals, OR having an Associates Degree or higher).
- Work Keys testing is available through the Work Force Center in Pueblo or Pikes Peak BOCES.
- Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program.
- All hires will complete a background check.
Nice To Haves
- AA or BA Degree
Responsibilities
- Providing individualized academic, behavioral, functional life skills and/or social-emotional instruction.
- Providing medical/health care, feeding and/or hygiene supports.
- Assisting students with learning, mobility, emotional regulation, health care, and/or communication.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cafeteria Plan (Section 125)
- PERA Retirement
- Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
