Canon City Schools Canon City , CO 81212
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Position Type:
Instruction Paraprofessionals/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
5/3/2024
Location:
Harrison K-8 School
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Start Date: Anticipated August 1 for the 2024-2025 School Year
Position Type: Full-time, 162 days per year
Location: Harrison K-8 School
Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. $16.68-17.33 per hour/minimum pay, $50.00 a day extra if assigned as a certified substitute teacher. Center based stipend is $2000 for a whole school year.
Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives.
Purpose of the Job:
Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the site administrator(s), and provides instructional, supervisory general and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers. Special Education implements specialized programming and/or instructional support both in and outside of the general education classroom, supervised by the special education teacher for the purpose of student growth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalency.
Proficiency on a district-administered assessment or possess an AA preference degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes and may be required
Criminal background check required for hire
Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.
Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
Must pass pre-employment physical
Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs)
Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical and emotional needs of students assigned.
Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data
Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
Meet proficiency on paraprofessional assessment or possess an AA Degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes (approximately 48 hours) preferred.
Mandt training to be completed upon hire.
Must be willing to obtain if needed a substitute teaching license. (paid for by district).
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties of the Job: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.)
Demonstrate reliability in all work situations
Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area
Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public
Be knowledgeable about the job
Always strive to stay on task and produce high quality work
Under the direction of the supervising teacher, implement schedules and routines, communicate with parents, work 1-to-1, in small groups or in full classroom settings, with students, support school-wide and classroom management plans
Meet the educational, physical and emotional needs of students assigned
Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District
Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data.
May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather
Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel
Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology
May be required to obtain substitute license to support in subbing for certified teachers when needed
May be required to transport students in district vehicle
Other duties as assigned
Additional Special Education Duties;
Maintain confidentiality with special education student information.
Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as directed by the teacher and/or special education teacher per the student(s) Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Work with students in a one-on-one or small group environment to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and/or special education teacher
May be required to maneuver and secure wheelchairs while using appropriate procedures to transfer/lift students to and from wheelchairs.
May be required to assist student(s) with medical tasks such as: tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering, suctioning, and may involve exposure to bodily fluids.
May be required to performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals
Other duties as assigned
TO APPLY:
A district application must be completed online at:
https://www.applitrack.com/canon/onlineapp/default.aspx
Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:
Screening of applications: Friday, May 10, 2024
Open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered.
Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.
Nondiscrimination/Equal 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, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.
School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 - Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org.
The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district students and parents: Director of Special Services 101 N. 14th Cañon City, CO 81212 719-276-5700 tim.renn@canoncityschools.org. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please visit the Human Resources link at www.canoncityschools.org to access the form or see policy AC-E-2.
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