Banning Lewis Academy - SPED Paraprofessional

ACCEL Schools•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Education Paraprofessional at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides essential administrative support to the Special Education department at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves managing paperwork, maintaining records, and assisting in the coordination of services for students with special needs. Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs. Responsibilities and qualities of the Special Education Para Educator include- Provides appropriate behavioral support to students using research-based interventions and strategies as directed by the special education teacher. Provides research-based, data driven specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) as directed by the special education teacher. Reinforces a positive learning environment with emphasis on individualized instruction. Administers instruction to align with provided curricula including Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEO’s) as needed. Maintains record of students’ activities, progress, behaviors, observation sheets, point sheets and other data collection as directed. Provides program and lesson modifications for individual students to enhance appropriate academic, social,emotional and cognitive skills as directed by special education and general education teachers. Provides clerical assistance to teachers by grading papers, making copies, collating packets, running errands, etc. Utilizes district provided CPI training appropriately and consistently. Demonstrates leadership qualities including role modeling, diffusing volatile and stressful situations and following through on appropriate discipline per guidelines. Administers behavior modification as directed. Acts as a liaison between special and general education teachers including relaying messages, input and feedback on how things are working. Provides support for substitute teachers so the classroom can run effectively in the absence of a regular teacher. Assists and supervises students’ assessments, including national, state and teacher generated testing as assigned. Participates in special education, in-service training and building level staff meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.
Basic math and accounting skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Ability to maintain excellent attendance.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Valid Colorado driver’s license required for hire.
CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire.
CPI within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

No experience required; experience working with special needs children preferred.
Training or willingness to train in nonviolent crisis intervention (CPI) techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate behavioral support to students using research-based interventions and strategies as directed by the special education teacher.
Provides research-based, data driven specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) as directed by the special education teacher.
Reinforces a positive learning environment with emphasis on individualized instruction.
Administers instruction to align with provided curricula including Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEO’s) as needed.
Maintains record of students’ activities, progress, behaviors, observation sheets, point sheets and other data collection as directed.
Provides program and lesson modifications for individual students to enhance appropriate academic, social,emotional and cognitive skills as directed by special education and general education teachers.
Provides clerical assistance to teachers by grading papers, making copies, collating packets, running errands, etc.
Utilizes district provided CPI training appropriately and consistently.
Demonstrates leadership qualities including role modeling, diffusing volatile and stressful situations and following through on appropriate discipline per guidelines.
Administers behavior modification as directed.
Acts as a liaison between special and general education teachers including relaying messages, input and feedback on how things are working.
Provides support for substitute teachers so the classroom can run effectively in the absence of a regular teacher.
Assists and supervises students’ assessments, including national, state and teacher generated testing as assigned.
Participates in special education, in-service training and building level staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.