Special Education Paraprofessional

Heritage•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPRO Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in a K–12 school setting in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is located at one school location, providing consistency for both the paraprofessional and the students they support. The Special Education Paraprofessional will work closely with teachers, special education staff, and related service professionals to help students access their educational programs and reach their individual goals. This is a full-time, 30 hours a week, school-based position with daytime school hours (6 hours a day) at one consistent school location serving a K-12 student population. HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional certification required where applicable
Basic computer and web based programs experience, such as Google meets, chat, etc.
Good written and verbal skills
Personable individual who enjoys working with Teachers, Parents, and Students from Kindergarten to 12th grade
Will be working alongside Classroom Teachers

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred
Interest in pursuing a therapy or educational career

Responsibilities

Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
Works one-on-one with students to implement specific programming (Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, etc.)
Monitors behavior programs and reward systems for students
Trained and able to perform behavior management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate
Accompanies and assists the students while in the classroom setting
Assists individual student in performing activities instructed by a teacher
Works one-on-one and with small groups
Helps to resolve student disciplinary issues
Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up
Provides initial first aid/emergency care