Special Education Paraprofessional- Longfellow Elementary School Salida School District

Special Education Paraprofessional – Longfellow Elementary School

Procedure for application:
Send completed application packet to include an application (applications available online at ), resume, letter of interest to:
Sherri Wyatt
Salida School District, 627 Oak Street, Salida, CO 81201
swyatt

Works under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and school Principal.

Works directly with special education students with cognitive, physical, academic and/or behavioral concerns.

Works with special education teacher and general education teacher to help modify curriculum and subject materials for students.

Assists with small group or individual instruction.

Maintain strict privacy and confidentiality.

Be flexible and compassionate in dealing with students, teachers and the community.

Applicants should have effective people skills.

Applicants should have general knowledge of computers.

• Understands basic information about different types of disabilities.
• Understands basic information about childhood development for the ages/grade levels assigned.
• Assists in implementing student individual education plans under the guidance of the teacher/case manager/therapist.
• Able to understand and assist with math instruction at the grade levels assigned.
• Able to understand and assist with literacy instruction at the grade levels assigned.
• Able to utilize effective behavioral strategies.
• Is aware of and understands the medical needs of students.
• Able to use de‑escalation skills when needed.
• Assists with accommodations and modifications as needed.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.