Special Education Paraprofessional

Caprock Academy • Grand Junction, CO

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Caprock Academy is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional. Caprock Academy is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Colorado Charter School Institute and utilizes the timeless principles of classically oriented education. Caprock Academy follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades K–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The foundation of our academics are rooted in classical education philosophy and pedagogy, following the grammar, logic and rhetoric trivium. The school’s mission is to help all students achieve their highest academic and character potential using proven, accelerated academic programs while providing a safe environment. This mission is achieved through our vision of strengthening the community through the involvement of parents, educators, and community leaders working together to provide an environment that fosters academic excellence and develops strong character in our students. We shape global citizens who set life goals and practice lives of service and virtue through our implementation of our core values of character, accountability and academics. The Special Education Paraprofessional shall report to the Special Education teacher and is accountable to the Director of Support Services. The Special Education Paraprofessional assists teachers and the administration of Caprock Academy to achieve its mission of academic and personal leadership within its student body and faculty. S/he follows the direction of the Special Education teacher and Director of Support Services, supports and guides students, and assists in student achievement.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in working with students, preferred
• Commitment to Classical Education and the Core Knowledge Sequence as well as other aspects of Caprock Academy’s Core Values (i.e., Singapore Math)
• Team player
• Professional and personal integrity
• Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Child and family advocate
• Excellent organizational skills
• Have patience with children, including those with special needs
• Application
• Current Resume
• Letters of Recommendation (including email addresses and phone numbers)
• Post-Secondary Transcripts (if applicable)
• Complete the Praxis Parapro exam within first calendar year from date of hire (if not currently teaching certified)
• Complete Love & Logic program training

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning in small groups or with individuals while the teacher works with other students.
• Become familiar with and address (or follow through with) pertinent IEP information such as goals, accommodations, and behavior plans along with identified strategies in behavior plans.
• Support student in the general education setting as directed by the special education or general education teacher.
• Follow schedule as outlined by the teacher (schedules are developed in accordance with LRE).
• Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials.
• Assist individual students in performing activities initiated by the teacher.
• Monitor student health and safety.
• Monitor student progress as directed.
• Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Be an additional set of ears and eyes to keep students safe.
• Help supervise students in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground as outlined in their IEP.
• Assist with supporting the physical needs of students, including but not limited to toileting, feeding, dressing etc.
• Complete forms that track data and/or provide support.
• Assist in monitoring supplementary work and independent study.
• Score objective tests and papers and maintain appropriate records for teachers.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials including but not limited to creating flash cards, charts, worksheets, computer projects etc.
• Work with the teacher/case manager/Director of Support Services to develop classroom schedules.
• Assist with field trips, outings, drills etc.
• Support teachers with general classroom activities when appropriate (ex. hand out or collect papers).
• Supervise free play activities.
• Attend in-services and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) including employer contributions
• Health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

What This Job Offers

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