Summit Elementary- Sp. Ed. SSN Para-Professional

Job Description

Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

Work with special needs students; works closely with the SPED Team.

Salary

Compensation: $16.89/hr - $25.60/hr

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Hours per Day

Hours per Day: 7.5

Number of Days per Year

Number of Days per Year: 183 (includes paid holidays)

Job Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of childhood development and behavior management is preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills Preferred.
• COLORADO DRIVER'S LICENSE PREFERRED.
• First Aid and CPR certification required. (Provided by district)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support instructional program and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate student in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra-curricular activities, on-the-job training.
• Help and support student with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Aid the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records.
• Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
• Must be comfortable and able to perform duties necessary for toileting / personal hygiene.
• Able to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
• Must be able to work with multiple students in varying situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two person lift.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two person lift.

Status

Status: Non-Exempt