Lead Paraprofessional - Class 7

Position: Class 7 Lead Paraprofessional
- Internal Only

Schedule: 8 am-4 pm, M-F. This position is a full calendar year.

Starting Salary Range: $23.00/hr-$26.95/hr

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

As a Lead Paraprofessional you will be a valuable asset to Laradon’s mission by s upporting students in achieving their maximum potential by working with the Special Education Teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, increase educationally acceptable behaviors and create a safe and positive learning environment. Take on the role of a Substitute Teacher as needed and mentor new Paraprofessionals.

• Implement, track and record IEP goals, behavior support plans, crisis intervention techniques and any other skill areas needing improvement.
• Implement behavior support plans, crisis intervention techniques, and proactive/preventative techniques including positive reinforcement.
• Provide supervision while actively engaging students.
• Manage crisis according to established policies/procedures/guidelines.
• Effectively communicate, collaborate and coordinate with team members.
• Complete documentation according to procedures.
• Maintain respect, dignity and confidentiality of students, staff and parents.
• Assume the role of a mentor for new Paraprofessionals.
• Maintain a clean environment and be a positive role model to others.
• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Substitute Duties
• Implement lesson plans, gather and prepare materials.
• Provide direction and monitor activities of Paraprofessionals.
• Communicate with families, caseworkers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide on-the-job training to new Paraprofessionals.
• Establish self as the “go-to” person including answering questions.
• Communicate with new employee’s supervisor.
• Review checklist and new employee binder.
• Complete summaries of meetings with the mentee.
• Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform the different job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• Personal Days, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wellness Day, and 9 Weeks Paid Breaks/Holidays
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees

• All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon
• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Job Shadowing

• Bachelor’s degree with one or more…