Special Education Paraprofessional; SSN

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Gypsum Creek Middle School
Significant Support Needs
35 hours per week ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

Gypsum Creek Middle School is situated at the west end of Eagle County and serves grades six through eight of our community. Our school vision is to create and cultivate a rigorous culture of learning.

At GCMS, we focus on the following concepts to continue building and supporting our positive school community and culture:

• Learning Environment
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  We are committed to ensuring that all students and community members experience GCMS as a fair and compassionate school which reflects adaptation to the needs of all.
• Student Engagement: We believe that fostering student engagement is pivotal to nurturing a dynamic learning environment where every student's curiosity is ignited and their diverse strengths are celebrated.
• Systems of Support
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  Meeting students where they are at academically, socially, and emotionally means striving to implement support at every level both individually and as a larger school community.

At Gypsum Creek, we want teachers who embrace middle schoolers and the unique elements of this critical time in children’s development. We are team oriented and operate through collaboration and shared leadership. Is this you? If so, we want to talk to you! Please contact our principal, David Russell (d), for more information.

Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For Full Time Employees

$19.91 - $23.89 per hour

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential elements of teaching Special Education students (including preschool, Second Language Acquisition (SLA) students, district programs, and/or students in the general education classroom) satisfactorily under the supervision of a special education teacher. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

School Principal/Special Education Teacher/Second Language Teacher/Director of Preschool

• Provide support in general education settings in order for students to fully participate in class activities with peers. Assist special education students by delivering academic instruction within special education and general education settings. Assist teachers in adapting the curriculum to students’ individual learning level. May assist with administering testing or assessments, may assist with assignments.
  
  May provide vocational skills by modeling and assisting students with domestic and clerical duties.
• Assist instructor with related paperwork. Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist special needs students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene, including working with trach, feeding tubes, and catheterization. Support behavior intervention plan implementation. Utilize Safety Care techniques and safety monitoring (when trained).
• Assists students with classroom activities. Implements the teacher's instruction plan. Performs tutoring, both individually and with small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
• Clean rooms after projects, play and at end of day, wash dishes, do laundry and arrange furniture for following day
• Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.
• Assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials.
• Assists with special projects. May administer first aide and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
• Act as a substitute teacher in emergency situations.
• Supervise students in the classroom, on the playground, in the lunchroom, and on field trips.
• Maintain a daily record of student behavior. Provide observations, opinions and feedback to professional staff.
• Perform other clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying, answering phones, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory of forms and supplies.
• Use instructional equipment, including computers and…