
Special Education Paraprofessional - Generalist
- Colorado
- $20.58 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide direct instruction and/or academic support and supervision for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) while in general education and special education classrooms.
- Modify academic materials under direction from the general and/or Special Education teachers and assist with the delivery of instruction.
- Identify and facilitate peer relationships and natural supports (assessments).
- Follow through with prescribed behavior intervention plans throughout the school and community and during extra-curricular activities, including monitoring of the playground, or other school areas to ensure safety and security of students.
- Maintain required forms and records as requested by the Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
- De-escalate students as needed using approved CPI measures, as well as following the prescribed Behavior Intervention Plan.
- Consult with general education teachers regarding best practice in special education.
- Assist students on occasion, as directed by Special Education Teacher, with special needs including, toileting, eating, positioning and alternative communication.
- Communicate observations, concerns, activities, and progress with the Special Education Teacher and other Therapist or Specialists.
- Assist both Special Education and General Education teachers with minor clerical duties are needed
- Attend trainings as required by Building Principal, Special Education Teacher and/or Director of Special Education.
- Attend student staffings as requested by Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as Behavior Plans, IEPs, staff and student handbooks.
- Ability to collect data, write routine reports and simple correspondences.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from general or special education teachers and related services providers.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred, but not required for this position.
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred but not required.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred, but not required.