Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1

Odyssey School of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse K–8 Expeditionary Learning charter school focused on academic achievement, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Its EL curriculum includes an outdoor Adventure program in which all students and staff participate. The Dedicated Adult Support works closely with the Special Education Team and classroom teacher to support one student in the general education classroom. The position works under the direction of the special education teacher, who plans and oversees supports. The role supports educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of K–8 students with and without disabilities, including personal care as trained and directed. Work takes place in classrooms and may include individual and group instruction, adventure activities, fieldwork, and lunch and recess coverage. The position calls for someone inspired by teaching children and committed to being part of a learning community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Desire and ability to provide a positive learning environment and promote student inclusivity.
Ability to provide personal care with patience, discretion, and respect for student dignity.
Ability to coordinate and work effectively with staff, the school community, and a diverse student population.
Ability to plan and organize work, sometimes with interruptions.
Ability to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods to anticipate and maintain a safe environment.
Strong communication, technology, and organization skills.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Commitment to outdoor education and adventure programming for students.

Responsibilities

Implement accommodations specified in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), intervention plans, and teacher lesson plans, and carry out modifications as directed by the special education teacher.
Provide personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and hygiene, as specified in the student's IEP or health care plan and as trained.
Support related-service delegations, such as medication and adaptive equipment, as trained and directed.
Support behavior intervention plans, including redirection and de-escalation strategies, as trained.
Collect progress-monitoring and behavior data as trained and under the supervision of the special education teacher.
Assist with multimedia activities, record-keeping, computer operation, and other activities related to supporting a special education student.
Prepare and set up educational materials.
Assist individual students and small groups with guided and independent practice to reinforce concepts presented by teachers.
Support the student's access to social opportunities with peers.
Communicate informally with families about routine matters in alignment with school and Special Education Team direction.
Discuss and coordinate instructional efforts with teachers and other educational staff.
Monitor student activity in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and other locations as required or requested.
Monitor student activity on fieldwork and adventure trips, including extended overnight experiences lasting one to five days.
Complete required training programs and attend meetings.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Perform other duties as assigned.