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Garfield County School District No. 16 Paraprofessional- Instructional Special Education in Parachute, Colorado
Job Title: Paraprofessional - Instructional Special Education Job Family: Classified Department: Grand Valley Middle School FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $19.00-$31.00 Benefits: Employee Benefit Package Reports to: Building Principal Job ID#: 1362
Position Summary: The instructional special education paraprofessional supports students with IEPs and teachers in the delivery of instruction and data collection on tasks and assessments. The special education paraprofessional supervises and monitors students in small group settings and during transitional activities.
The instructional special education paraprofessional develops and delivers individual and small group learning activities. The instructional special education paraprofessional may supervise students in an alternative learning setting.
Position Responsibilities: Performs duties under the direction of the special education teacher/special education team Develops and delivers individual and small group learning activities to students with IEPs Supervises students with IEPs in alternative learning settings Supports instructional tasks with individual and small groups of students in a classroom setting, both in a special education classroom and a general education classroom Supervises students with IEPs in various settings and locations Provides reinforcement for academic and behavioral skills Assists in the collection of data on students' progress Assists students with developmentally appropriate life skills activities May assist with fine motor functions, movement, positioning, etc. May perform functions such as toileting, diapering, feeding May assist with occupational and physical therapy May supervise students on school transportation May participate in multidisciplinary meetings or IEP meetings as requested Participates in professional development and training required by the District Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability: Knowledge of student disabilities and best practices Ability to supervisor and monitor students in a variety of settings Ability to communicate effectively Ability to take initiative to complete required tasks Demonstrate cultural competency General computer and office skills
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree OR matriculation in a four-year education program for a bachelor's degree Valid Colorado Driver's License Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is required within two months of hire. CPR and First Aid Certification is required within two months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children
Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Length of Contract/Terms of Employment: 10-months
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.
Please review complete job description at https://www.garfield16.org/departments/human-resourcesemployment
