Special Education Assistant, Heath Middle School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • $20 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned.

Requirements

• AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on WorkKeys exam
• Applicant must have the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position.
• Applicant must be able to provide student specific personal care support to students.
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs, desire to work in team setting, positive attitude, upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. required.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• CPI training (training provided)
• CPR/First Aid (training provided)
• Previous experience working in school setting or with children with special needs.
• Paraprofessional experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
• Provide student specific personal care and support.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily classroom activities, assisting in data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and providing to the staff
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
• Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree