Special Education Paraprofessional

Start Date:

As agreed upon for the  School Year

Full-time, 163 days per year

Harrison K-8 School

Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education: $ per hour (minimum pay), plus $50.00 per day if assigned as a qualified certified substitute teacher.

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the site administrator(s) and provides instructional, supervisory, general, and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers. For Special Education, implements specialized programming and/or instructional support in and out of the general education classroom, supervised by the special education teacher, to support student growth.

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.

Proficiency on a district-administered assessment or possession of an AA preference degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes may be required, unless working in Title I. If working in Title 1, these qualifications are required.

Effective Communication and Social Skills

Valid Colorado Driver's License, CDE Substitute License when necessary

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust, and work ethic to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs).
• Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data.
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts for the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Models the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
• Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
• Be knowledgeable about the job.
• Always strive to stay on task and produce high-quality work.
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, implement schedules and routines, communicate with parents, work 1-to-1, in small groups or full classroom settings, with students, and support school-wide and classroom management plans.
• Meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District.
• May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather.
• May be required to obtain a substitute license to support in subbing for certified teachers when needed.
• May be required to transport students in district vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality with special education student information.
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as directed by the teacher and/or special education teacher per the student(s) Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Works with students in a one-on-one or small group environment to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and/or special education teacher.
• May be required to maneuver and secure wheelchairs while using appropriate procedures to transfer/lift students to and from wheelchairs.
• May be required to assist student(s) with medical tasks such as tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering, and suctioning, and may involve exposure to bodily fluids.
• May be required to perform tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up, which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must attend all preschool-required training.