The Aspen School District seeks a Long Term Substitute for Special Education Paraprofessional at the Aspen Middle School.
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (Long Term Substitute $270 / Day)
Department: Special Education
Reports to: Aspen Middle School Principal
Classification: Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt
Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)
Compensation: $270 / DAY
I: Position Summary
- The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with special needs academically, socially, and physically in a variety of environments. This position requires the ability to support educational programming as well as advanced communication and collaboration skills.
II: Position Responsibilities
Special Education 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
- Performs toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for students
- 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
- Ensures full attendance on all contracted work days as outlined in the employment agreement, including arriving on time and remaining for the entire contracted day.
- Be present and actively engaged during the scheduled workdays according to the school’s academic calendar, observing holidays, breaks, and scheduled professional development days as appropriate.
- Arrive on time for all scheduled workdays and meetings, including the beginning of school, lunch breaks, and any special assignments, ensuring minimal disruption to the academic schedule.
- Notify the appropriate school personnel in advance for any anticipated absences, including following district procedures for requesting leave, and provide documentation when necessary.
- In the event of an absence, ensure that appropriate substitute plans are prepared and submitted in accordance with school policy, facilitating a smooth transition for students.
- Other duties as assigned or necessary.
III: 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
IV: Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District)
- Crisis intervention training annually
- Successful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.
V: Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year experience in preschool environment or related field
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Spanish bilingual
VI: Work Environment
- Classroom setting
- Office environment; exposure to computer screens
- Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
- Exposure to noise and bodily fluids
VII: Essential Physical Requirements
- Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, occasional climbing and crawling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Acknowledgment
The 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.