Paraprofessional, SpEd Special Needs Grade K-2

Special Education Special Needs Paraprofessional An aide who supports individual students and groups of students in the Academy’s special education and general education to be successful within a highly modified and supported learning environment.

SUMMARY

A Special Education Special Needs Paraprofessional supports individual students and groups of students in The Academy’s special education and general education to be successful within a highly modified and supported learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special needs or behavior needs. Assist students in maintaining personal and mental health functions as needed. May assist students with personal care, safety support, feeding needs, and other daily living activities required throughout the school day. Collaborate closely with the classroom and special education teachers, pushing into classrooms to support special education student(s) within the general education environment. Provide supplemental instruction and supporting work completion with individual special education students outside of the general education environment, and implementing behavior intervention plans as needed. Guide an individual student or small group of students with special needs through a modified daily schedule, including time spent within and without the general education classroom. Provide supplemental academic instruction as needed. Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a love of children and teenagers. Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with staff and families and demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in professional interactions. Maintain data collection records on specific behaviors and goals. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in working with school age students with learning disabilities in an instructional environment required. Must meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Requirements, which are: AA or 2-year college degree, or Completion of 48 college semester hours, or Passing of State CDE approved paraprofessional examination. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS Criminal background check required for hire. First Aid certification required within 30 days of entering position. Must successfully complete Safety Training Class within 30 days of entering position. Crisis prevention training, preferred. Applied behavior analysis training or RBT training, preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Demonstrated skill in handling children and adolescents. Ability to diffuse and manage stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Knowledgeable in Colorado School Law, Authorizer policies, The Academy mission, philosophies, policies and administrative procedures. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications. Operating knowledge of and experience with all software used by the SPED department. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc., preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

Reports to: Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean. Direct reports: None.

REPORTING EVALUATION

No budgetary responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand – Over 2/3. Walk – Over 2/3. Sit – Under 1/3. Use hands to finger, handle or feed – 1/3 to 2/3. Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3. Climb or balance – Under 1/3. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Under 1/3. Talk – 1/3 to 2/3. Hear – 1/3 to 2/3. Taste – None. Smell – Under 1/3. Weight and force demands: Up to 10 pounds – 1/3 to 2/3; Up to 25 pounds – None; Up to 50 pounds – None; Up to 100 pounds – None; More than 100 pounds – None. Mental functions: Compare – 1/3 to 2/3; Analyze – Under 1/3; Communicate – Over 2/3; Copy – Under 1/3; Coordinate – Under 1/3; Instruct – 1/3 to 2/3; Compute – Under 1/3; Synthesize – Under 1/3; Evaluate – Under 1/3; Interpersonal Skills – Over 2/3; Compile – Under 1/3; Negotiate – Under 1/3. Work environment: Outdoor weather conditions – 1/3 to 2/3; All other conditions – None. Vision demands: Close vision – Required; Distance vision – Required; Color vision – Required; Peripheral vision – Required; Depth perception – Required; Ability to adjust focus – Required. Noise level – Moderate loud. Compensation and Benefits Hourly rate starting at $20.00 per hour, based on experience. 8 hour work days, Monday to Friday. School year starts August 12, 2026; school year ends May 27, 2027. Health benefits – 100% paid for employees on select plans. PERA Retirement Benefits. Candidate must meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements the first year of employment: Associates college degree, or completion of 48 college semester hours, or passing a State CDE approved paraprofessional examination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Academy