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Title 1 Para, Special Programs

Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Westminster, CO · Today
Education$20.69–$25.51/hrFull-time

Summary

Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide support in general education setting in order for students to fully participate in class activities.
  • Assist students in Specialized Programs by tutoring, adapting work and monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior.
  • May assist with administering testing or assessments, may assist with homework.
  • Auxiliary with related paperwork.
  • Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on physical progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
  • Auxiliary with daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene, including working with trach, feeding tubes, and catherization.
  • Safeguard behavior plan implementation.
  • Utilize CPI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) techniques and safety monitoring.
  • Sanitize, disinfect, and clean learning environment and general work area of all bodily fluids.
  • Foster speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.

Education and Related Work Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
  • Must meet one of the following requirements:
    • AA or (2) year college degree,
    • Passing of state CDE approved paraprofessional examination,
    • Complete Personal Commitment Plan to meet requirements within a defined timeline.
  • Willing to work with students receiving special education services (training opportunities provided).

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

  • Criminal background check required for hire.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications required within (3) months after entering position.
  • Universal Precautions training required within (3) months after entering position.
  • CPI/Safety Care training certification required within (3) months after entering position.

Application Information

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

Salary Information

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience.

Benefits Information

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

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