Aspen Elementary School Special Education/ELL Paraprofessional

Aspen School District

  • Aspen, CO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
Job Description:The Aspen School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education/ELL Paraprofessional for the Aspen Elementary SchoolPosition Title: Special Education/English Language Learners ParaprofessionalDepartment: Aspen Elementary SchoolReports to: Aspen Elementary School PrincipalClassification: Classified Full-time, Non-ExemptContract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)Compensation: $26.90 - $33.43 DOEASD 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).Position SummaryThe Special Education/ELL Paraprofessional provides comprehensive academic, social, and physical support to students with special needs in diverse educational environments. This role demands high-level communication and collaborative skills to assist with educational programming and provide essential instructional and non-instructional support to English Language Learners (ELLs).Position ResponsibilitiesSpecial Education/ELL Paraprofessional 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
  • 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
  • Provides assistance, as may be needed, with toileting, personal care, and feeding to meet the specific needs of students.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
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
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Spanish bilingual
  • Current CPR/First Aid certificate
  • Crisis intervention training annually
  • Successful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least one year experience in school environment or related field
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Work Environment
  • Classroom setting
  • Office environment; exposure to computer screens
  • Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
  • Exposure to noise and bodily fluids
Essential Physical Requirements
  • Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, occasional climbing and crawling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 50 lbs.
AcknowledgmentThe 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.

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