Title 1 ParaEducator, Special Programs

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

About the role

Assist students in Specialized Programs by providing specialized individualized instruction, including academic support, monitoring behaviors, and functional life skills. Assist students in maintaining personal health and hygiene functions and to and from classes and bus stops.

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, and may assist with homework.
• Assist providers with related paperwork and data collection.
• Support implementation of the student's programming including: implementation of accommodations and modifications, additional plans (Behavior plan, communication plan, etc.), and other elements of the student's Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist special needs students in performing 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 catheterization.
• Support 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. Follow all health and safety procedures according to standard precaution.
• Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work with students with significant needs (training opportunities provided).
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
• 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.

Pay

Hourly range: $21.34 - $26.96 (Grade G7, Step 1 - Step 9). All newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position and can advance an additional 7 steps based on previous experience.

Schedule

• Standard hours per week: 36
• FTE: 0.90
• Months per year: 9
• Position type: Permanent/Regular
• Location: Thornton, CO

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) retirement plans available immediately upon hire.