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Paraprofessional - Special Education

Garfield County School District 16
Full-time
On-site
Colorado, United States
$16 - $28 USD hourly

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
      2/13/2025

  • Location:
      GRAND VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • Date Available:
      Immediately

  • Closing Date:
      Open until filled

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    Job Title:  Paraprofessional - Special Education
    Job Family:  Classified
    Department:  Grand Valley Middle School
    FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt 
    Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule:  $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
    Reports to:  Building Principal
    Job ID #:  1411

    General Summary: 
    Special Education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment).  The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. 

    Required Duties and Responsibilities: 

     
    • Assisting students in achieving academic success
    • Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
    • Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire) 
    • Personal care • Social integration • Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and  Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
    • Any other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • 2 year associate's degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) OR the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency test
    • Licensed as registered Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Colorado Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications - or ability to certify
    • Ability to become CPI Restraint Trained
    • Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children
    • Ability to lift 30 lbs.
    • Valid Colorado Driver's License
     

     

     

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

     

    In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.

     

     

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