SpEd Paraprofessional - Autism (25.26 SY ONLY)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

SpEd Autism Tutor assists the autism specialist in developing and implementing curriculum. Provides behavioral interventions for children with autism throughout the district, preschool through age 21, and one-to-one training for new paraprofessionals. Independently gives ongoing support to staff, creates activities and materials, and communicates needs of children with autism to the autism specialist. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards One-on-one training of new paraprofessionals on: proactive behavior management; implementation of reward systems; modification of curriculum; principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (breaking tasks into small steps, appropriate techniques of prompting, and fading prompts); principles of inclusion; facilitating social interactions between students with autism and their typical peers; teaching social skills to students with autism; using a task analysis; use of individual student’s communication systems (Picture Exchange Communication System, Verbal Behavior Training, basic sign language); increasing student’s independence in the school environment; implementation of the student’s behavior plan; removal of disruptive, defiant students; data collection; recognizing incremental progress and determining next level of expectation for student Supports autism paraprofessionals districtwide through observation and gives suggestions to increase effectiveness when working with student Collects, maintains, and charts data for the purpose of assessment and monitoring behavior plans Performs direct observation of students in order to assist with functional behavior assessments of students with problem behaviors Provides ongoing support to case managers: develops curriculum and learning activities for individual students; purchases supplies and materials; makes and maintains materials as necessary; implements lesson plans for home-bound students; administers tests and returns assignments to teacher for grading Works individually with students. Implements individualized Applied Behavior Analysis programs with students (training provided) Implements individualized Verbal Behavior Training programs with students (training provided) Provides individual behavior support for students experiencing extreme behavioral difficulties in the school setting Intervenes when a child has a physical outburst Supervises during in-school suspensions using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques Assists individual student’s performance and completion of academic tasks in various school settings Tutors home-bound students on a variety of academic subjects Assists in the development of data sheets Attends meetings with staff and parents when requested to report behavioral data and provides information on current programming Attends special trainings to keep current on new techniques and best practices for students with autism Provides training to paraprofessionals on autism spectrum disorders during professional learning days Assists autism specialist with large group trainings in- and out-of-district Works with confidential student information Provides initial first aid/emergency care Assists the student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc. Assists with non-standardized testing of students Develops and implements games and teaching aids Assists students in finding materials and books in library Supervises students in the use of the various programs on the computer Accompanies students on field trips when needed Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and record keeping to assist the autism specialist Regularly communicates student progress, changes, problems, and staff needs to the autism specialist Wears a pager to be contacted when a situation occurs that requires immediate response Works with confidential special education student information

Requirements

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of office methods and procedures
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorders
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
Experience Working with Youth or Adults with Disabilities
First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Non-Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or two or more years (48 semester hours or more of college with no degree)

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
One-on-one training of new paraprofessionals on: proactive behavior management; implementation of reward systems; modification of curriculum; principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (breaking tasks into small steps, appropriate techniques of prompting, and fading prompts); principles of inclusion; facilitating social interactions between students with autism and their typical peers; teaching social skills to students with autism; using a task analysis; use of individual student’s communication systems (Picture Exchange Communication System, Verbal Behavior Training, basic sign language); increasing student’s independence in the school environment; implementation of the student’s behavior plan; removal of disruptive, defiant students; data collection; recognizing incremental progress and determining next level of expectation for student
Supports autism paraprofessionals districtwide through observation and gives suggestions to increase effectiveness when working with student
Collects, maintains, and charts data for the purpose of assessment and monitoring behavior plans
Performs direct observation of students in order to assist with functional behavior assessments of students with problem behaviors
Provides ongoing support to case managers: develops curriculum and learning activities for individual students; purchases supplies and materials; makes and maintains materials as necessary; implements lesson plans for home-bound students; administers tests and returns assignments to teacher for grading
Works individually with students.
Implements individualized Applied Behavior Analysis programs with students (training provided)
Implements individualized Verbal Behavior Training programs with students (training provided)
Provides individual behavior support for students experiencing extreme behavioral difficulties in the school setting
Intervenes when a child has a physical outburst
Supervises during in-school suspensions using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques
Assists individual student’s performance and completion of academic tasks in various school settings
Tutors home-bound students on a variety of academic subjects
Assists in the development of data sheets
Attends meetings with staff and parents when requested to report behavioral data and provides information on current programming
Attends special trainings to keep current on new techniques and best practices for students with autism
Provides training to paraprofessionals on autism spectrum disorders during professional learning days
Assists autism specialist with large group trainings in- and out-of-district
Works with confidential student information
Provides initial first aid/emergency care
Assists the student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc.
Assists with non-standardized testing of students
Develops and implements games and teaching aids
Assists students in finding materials and books in library
Supervises students in the use of the various programs on the computer
Accompanies students on field trips when needed
Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures
Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and record keeping to assist the autism specialist
Regularly communicates student progress, changes, problems, and staff needs to the autism specialist
Wears a pager to be contacted when a situation occurs that requires immediate response