Paraprofessional - Special Education

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education
Job Family: Classified
Department: Grand Valley Middle School
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary

Schedule:

$16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Reports to: Building Principal
Job : 1411

Special Education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. They generally work in an inclusionary setting (least restrictive environment), supporting daily classroom activities, helping students succeed academically, and caring for their physical, emotional health and safety. Paraprofessionals affirm students’ abilities and promote dignity in all relationships.

• Assist students in achieving academic success.
• Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
• Provide behavior support, including physical management (training provided upon hire).
• Provide personal care, facilitate social integration, and consult and collaborate with Special Education, Regular Education teachers, and related service staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two‑year associate’s degree or 48 semester hours of verifiable college coursework, or the ability to pass the Work Keys proficiency test.
• Licensed as a Registered Certified Nursing Assistant in Colorado, CPR, and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to become CPI Restraint Trained.
• Preference for those who have taken education classes or have demonstrated working with young children.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.