Aspen School District Aspen , CO 81612
Posted 1 week ago
The Aspen School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Aspen High School.
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional II
Department: Special Education
Reports to: Aspen High School Principal
Classification: Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt
Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)
ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).
I: Position Summary
II: Position Responsibilities
Special Education Paraprofessional II Responsibilities:
Collaborates and consults with regular and special education teachers and related service personnel to plan, organize, and implement specific assignments and activities in accordance with IEP goals and providing and/or modifying instruction/curriculum
Follows daily schedule and school procedures, as well as implements student programming, as directed by cooperating special education teachers and administrators. Daily supervision provided by special education teacher(s)
Monitors student behavior, intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groups
Performs toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for students
Maintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plans
Helps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchange
Participates in professional development/continuing education programs as required/recommended by the school administrator and/or Director of Student Services
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
III: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)
Modern office procedures and methods
Principles and procedures of record-keeping
Microsoft Office and/or the Google Suite of office software
Ability to:
Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with students
Work with efficiency with attention to detail
Demonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule and/or student activities
Maintain confidentiality of information
Work cooperatively with administrators and staff
Observe all district policies and procedures
Observe all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting procedures
May be asked to supervise students
Communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing
IV: Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District)
Crisis intervention training annually
Successful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.
V: Preferred Qualifications
At least one year experience in school environment or related field
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish bilingual
VI: Work Environment
Classroom setting
Office environment; exposure to computer screens
Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
Exposure to noise and bodily fluids
VII: Essential Physical Requirements
Acknowledgment
The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.
Aspen School District