Job Information
Poudre School District 2024-25 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education in Fort Collins, Colorado
Special Education/Integrated Services
Pay Range: $19.28 - $21.59 (min - 12% above min)/hr based on qualifications and experience*
Hours/day: 7.5
Work calendar days: 186
Duration of position: One Year Only
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting Early Childhood students by providing instruction and physical support for students with mild to significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.
JOB TASKS:
Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting materials for individual students needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups. Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior. Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom environment. Provide conditions for a positive and caring learning environment. Assist with implementing specialized services as outlined on IEPs.
Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Support transitions to and from bus stops, with bath rooming, and movement within the building. Assist students with personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catherization, and diapering. Lift, transfer or push students in wheelchairs. Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and adapt classroom materials for use by students.
Support the classroom teacher in the formal assessment of the strengths and needs of children using Teaching Strategies GOLD three times a year and informally through the development of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis.
Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork.
Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to student's circumstances. Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.
Work with children in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.
Support the teacher in communicating the child's daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child.
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and meetings that are required for special education paraprofessionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum of a Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines
One year of related experience
Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Criminal background check required for hire
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire
CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire
PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire
PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire
Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire
Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire
Questions regarding this posting can be direct d to talent@psdschools.org
