Special Education Paraprofessional

Roaring Fork School District
US - Colorado - Glenwood Springs
January 17, 2025

Position Type:
Support Staff/SpEd Paraprofessional (Gen)

Date Posted:
9/9/2024

Location:
Riverview School

Date Available:
ASAP
DEFINITION

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher, or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student's IEP.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from the preschool director, principal, or assistant principal. Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, special education teacher or special service provider. PRIMARY DUTIES

Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.
Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.
Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.
Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.
Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies.
Assist in proctoring tests.
Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.
Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans.
Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.
Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Additional Duties for Special Education Paraprofessionals:

Administers, under supervision, assistance to children needing medical support (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.)
Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher or special service provider / case manager.
Under direction from the case manager, implements plans to meet the student's social and daily living skills.
Implements, under teacher direction, instructional programs in accordance with the IEP.
Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, hallways, playground, or other outside areas.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge ofClassroom management Basic knowledge of Standards Based Education Children with special health care needs Age appropriate activities Stages of child development English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Modern office procedures and methods. Basic computer knowledge

Ability toPerform clerical duties such as filing and copying Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruptionEffectively manage time and multiple responsibilities Work independently in the absence of supervisionOperate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workMonitor and record student dataEXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In order to be highly qualified, the paraprofessional must pass the paraprofessional test or possess an associate's degree in any field of study.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.

Special Education Paraprofessionals might be required to lift, move or have the ability to position students as needed to provide health services. SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKEDHourly Rate: $21.88 - $27.10 per hour based on experience.Full time 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 21.4% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

About Roaring Fork School District (RFSD):

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, and Employee Assistance Programs.

With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

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