Paraprofessional - ESS PRE-K

Paraprofessional

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title:

Paraprofessional

Work Year: 158 days

Department:
Exceptional Student Services

Reports To:

School Principal/Director of Exceptional Student Services

Salary Range:
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fringe Benefits based on PPEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Summary of Functions:

The primary responsibility of the Paraprofessional is to assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in Exceptional Student Services; assist children with meeting their goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); attend to the physical and health needs of students; monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance;
In addition, this position is primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal education opportunities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Highly Qualified Status under ESSA
• Pass Work Keys or Praxis test, or 48 Semester Hours of College Coursework, or Associates Degree
• Reliable transportation
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First-Aid Certification within 3 months of employment
• Must obtain and maintain Crisis Preventative Intervention (CPI) training certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to pass District designated post-offer lift test
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred:

• Verified First Aid training and recertification card
• Verified CPR training and recertification card
• Previous school district experience preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, using tact, patience, and courtesy

Basic knowledge of subjects taught at District schools

Demonstrate sound work ethic

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards children with special needs

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.

That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's/department's goals. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Assist a certificated teacher in…