Paraprofessional - ESS PRE-K

Skills

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.

Paraprofessional

158 days

Exceptional Student Services

School Principal/Director of Exceptional Student Services

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

Fringe Benefits based on PPEA Negotiated Agreement

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

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.

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.

• 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

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

• 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

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…