Paraprofessional at Columbine Elementary; Special Education

Position: Paraprofessional at Columbine Elementary (Special Education)

Paraprofessional at Columbine Elementary (Special Education) Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the principal, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional and behavioral goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic person to help grow our learners.

Must be able to support Pk-6th grade students in a variety of ways in a very active environment. Paraeducators work to help typical and special needs students achieve educational, social, emotional and behavioral objectives.

Salary

• Minimum Compensation (based on 100% FTE): $16.89 - $25.60/hour, commensurate with experience
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  37.5
• Hours per Day: 7.5 hour(s) per day
• Number of Days per Year: 185
• Benefits Eligibility: PERA contribution, Medical, Dental, Group Life, Short-Term Disability, Vision (Optional)

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs as necessary.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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