Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Classroom Support

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Soda Creek Elementary School is seeking a qualified Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2025/26school year.

SSSD is consistently awarded “Accredited with Distinction” by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD’s talented team prepares Steamboat’s students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas.

PAY RANGE$26.11 - $29.59, depending on experience. Based on a maximum of 9years’ experience,
This is a full-time position, with 174work days, based on the school schedule. May be for multiple positions.
Generally, Monday-Friday work days. May considera part-time schedule, which can be discussed at the interview.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Support

• Assist students with classroom activities and adaptations to allow each student to participate in the educational process under supervision of licensed teacher

Instructional Support

• Assist students with classroom activities and adaptations to allow each student to participate in the educational process under supervision of licensed teacher

• Assist teacher in implementing instructional plans in academics with individual IEP goals under the supervision of licensed teacher

• Follow directions and guidelines from professional teaching staff regarding each student’s IEP

• Observe and record student progress in academic areas

• Help students with/without IEPS with daily journal, books, and computer activities

• Read to all students

• Help plan daily activities

• Modify written or oral directed activities

• Assist with self-help skills (changing shoes, putting on extra clothes, going to the bathroom, eating, cleaning up, blowing noses, etc.

• Assist in planning behavioral objectives

• Help students with/without IEPS select library books

• Help all students work on classroom activities

• Attend informal meetings with resource teacher or classroom teacher re: specific student needs

• Communicate with teachers on a daily basis

• Help with listening activities

• Go to specials with Special Needs Children

• Provide multi-disciplinary training and carrying out of objectives (OT, PT, SP/L, and Severe Needs)

• Work one-on-one with Special Needs Student(s) when necessary

• Take initiative when modifying or working one-on-one

• Maintain confidentiality

Behavioral Support

• Supervise Time-Out

• Make certain student does not hurt self or others in all situations

• Observe and chart student behavior

• Give positive reinforcement and support

• Manage conflicts between students

• Help with establishing friendships and relationships

• Provide close supervision of behavioral problems

• Make certain class and school rules are followed

• Help students develop organizational skills

Resource and Teacher Support

• Perform clerical work, including IEP paperwork organization, and notification of parents regarding meetings

• Complete daily and/or weekly communication for supervising teachers regarding educational issues/concerns and behavioral needs/concerns

• Help develop and find materials needed for teaching

• Help develop and manage learning centers

• Help with student paperwork

• Prepare materials for activities

• Help prepare and clean up snacks and lunch

• Help students clean up after an activity

• Help prepare and…