Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

Salary $20.35-25.50/hour ($29,141-$36,516 annually for 179 day contract) follows 179 day LCSD   Calendar   Plus full excellent benefits - 10 PTO days, medical, dental and vision insurance!

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Plan and deliver lessons from provided curriculum under the direction of the special education teacher, in accordance with IEP goals
• Maximize instructional time, minimizing interruptions and activities non-related to learning, utilizing all scheduled minutes for purposeful planning or learning
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff

• Observe and document student performance when requested
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/special education teacher direction or IEP
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable

• Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught, across settings

• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
• Helping teach and model school-wide and classroom expectations and rules
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans

• Provide appropriate modeling for students
• Working with students with sensory/processing disorders requiring competencies in patience, flexibility and consistency
• Attend medical trainings with the school nurse and provide supervision to students with medical concerns as necessary
• Follow all medical and behavioral escalation paths to seek help when appropriate
• Contact lead special education teacher with behavior or academic issues, as needed
• Participate in feedback/observation cycles with supervisor to improve teaching craft and student outcomes
• Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of students in less structured environments (before/after school, lunchtime in the cafeteria, recess or other times during the day) within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day  
• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
• Hold a current Colorado substitute license (District will reimburse employee for this)
• Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
• Familiarity with elementary education preferred
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
• Comfort with medical issues and interventions-ability to remain calm under pressure