Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher, or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student's IEP. Receives direct supervision from the preschool director, principal, or assistant principal. Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, special education teacher or special service provider.

Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher or special service provider. Implements plans to meet the student's social and daily living skills. Implements, under teacher direction, instructional programs in accordance with the IEP. Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, hallways, playground, or other outside areas. Provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management. Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators. Collect data as outlined in student tracking forms at the scheduled times and frequency. Administers, under supervision, assistance to children needing medical support (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.)

Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment. Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom. Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior. Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies. Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans. Assist and support students in routine classroom housekeeping responsibilities.

Knowledge of classroom management. Basic knowledge of standards based education. Children with special health care needs. Age appropriate activities. Stages of child development. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Modern office procedures and methods. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to perform clerical duties such as filing and copying. Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption. Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Monitor and record student data. Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In order to be highly qualified, the paraprofessional must pass the paraprofessional test or possess an associate's degree in any field of study. Able to attend Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training on de-escalation and restraint procedures and attain a CPI certificate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less. A paraprofessional typically needs to be able to lift and move individuals weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, with the potential to lift heavier weights with the assistance of lifting equipment like a Hoyer lift depending on the specific needs of the student; this may include bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching to assist with transfers and other physical tasks. Para may require the ability to: Assists severely disabled students with personal hygiene and grooming functions such as toileting, feeding, tube feeding, and/or suctioning in a proper manner. Assist in de-escalation strategies and techniques for students that may be experiencing dysregulation. This may include conducting restraint procedures as trained through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

Hourly Rate: $21.88 - $27.59 per hour based on experience. Full time 37.5 hours per week. Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 21.4% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.