Special Education Paraprofessional- Harrison Canon School District Fremont Re

Start Date:

August 6th for the  School Year

Position Type:
Full-time, 163 days per year

Location:

Harrison K-8 School

Salary:
Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education, $ per hour/minimum pay. Additional $50.00 a day if assigned as a certified substitute teacher.

Benefits:
Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid parental leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the site administrator(s) and provides instructional, supervisory general, and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers. For special education, implements specialized programming and/or instructional support both in and outside of the general education classroom, supervised by the special education teacher for the purpose of student growth.

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.

Proficiency on a district-administered assessment or possession of an AA preference degree, or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes may be required, unless working in Title I. If working in Title 1, these qualifications are required.

Experience:

Effective communication and social skills.

Valid Colorado Driver's License, CDE Substitute License when necessary.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust, and work ethic to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50 lbs).
• Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data.
• Maintain good security practices with passwords and accounts for the district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

• Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
• Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
• Be knowledgeable about the job.
• Always strive to stay on task and produce high-quality work.
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, implement schedules and routines, communicate with parents, work 1-to-1, in small groups or full classroom settings, with students, support school-wide and classroom management plans.
• Meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District.
• May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather.
• May be required to obtain a substitute license to support in subbing for certified teachers when needed.
• May be required to transport students in district vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality with special education student information.
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as directed by the teacher and/or special education teacher per the student(s)' Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Work with students in a one-on-one or small group environment to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and/or…