SpEd Paraprofessional - Autism

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

SpEd Paraprofessional - Autism performs the day-to-day activities of teaching students in the autism spectrum while under the supervision of a teacher. The paraprofessional does not make diagnostic or long-term education decisions regarding special education students. This includes individuals who may or may not be licensed. Assists the licensed special education teachers, the autism specialist, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, and other evaluative staff in the implementation of goals of students in the autism spectrum. Note: This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year. 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 Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan Implements programming specific to children in the autism spectrum (i.e. Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, etc.) Works one-on-one with students to implement specific programming (Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, etc.) Monitors behavior programs and reward systems for student(s) Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes Prepares data collection sheets as needed Trained and able to perform behavior management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate Removes disruptive, defiant student(s) Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting Assists individual student in performing activities instructed by a teacher Tutors students in various subject areas Works one-on-one and with small groups Works with confidential special education student information Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up Accompanies student(s) to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary Accompanies student(s) on field trips when needed Helps to resolve student disciplinary issues Keeps up-to-date on behavior management techniques 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 lavatory, etc. Assists with non-standardized testing of students Develops and implements games and teaching aids Assists in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and /or employers Monitors student(s) during recess, hall duty, passing periods, and loading of buses Assists students in finding materials and books in library Supervises student(s) in the use of various programs on the computer Supervises student use of swimming pool, weight room, and therapy pool Maintains student files, updating information as appropriate Keeps up-to-date in curriculum standards and instructional practices Completes daily paperwork (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.) Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures Attends meetings and conferences as required Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program Sanitizes equipment/materials Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members Laminates materials as needed Prepares bulletin boards for parents and program

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 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 receive on-the-job training specific to student needs (i.e. Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, signing, etc.)
Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to job
Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs
Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
Implements programming specific to children in the autism spectrum (i.e. Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, etc.)
Works one-on-one with students to implement specific programming (Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior Training, etc.)
Monitors behavior programs and reward systems for student(s)
Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes
Prepares data collection sheets as needed
Trained and able to perform behavior management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate
Removes disruptive, defiant student(s)
Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks
Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting
Assists individual student in performing activities instructed by a teacher
Tutors students in various subject areas
Works one-on-one and with small groups
Works with confidential special education student information
Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up
Accompanies student(s) to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary
Accompanies student(s) on field trips when needed
Helps to resolve student disciplinary issues
Keeps up-to-date on behavior management techniques
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 lavatory, etc.
Assists with non-standardized testing of students
Develops and implements games and teaching aids
Assists in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned
Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and /or employers
Monitors student(s) during recess, hall duty, passing periods, and loading of buses
Assists students in finding materials and books in library
Supervises student(s) in the use of various programs on the computer
Supervises student use of swimming pool, weight room, and therapy pool
Maintains student files, updating information as appropriate
Keeps up-to-date in curriculum standards and instructional practices
Completes daily paperwork (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.)
Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date on job procedures
Attends meetings and conferences as required
Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program
Sanitizes equipment/materials
Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members
Laminates materials as needed
Prepares bulletin boards for parents and program