What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER MANAGEMENT CO?
Job Details
Job Location: ST MARY CATHOLIC PARISH IN LITTLETO - Littleton, CO
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.50 - $21.00 Hourly
Description
The Classroom Paraprofessional provides:
- In-classroom support for all students in an inclusive classroom
- Compassionate, patient, resilient assistance for students with moderate to intensive special needs including Dyslexia, ADHD, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder
- Collaboration with lead classroom teachers to support students identified as special needs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilizes multisensory approaches to keep students on task, motivated, and included in a general education setting
- Supports students and teachers for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives in the least restrictive learning environment
- Consults and collaborates with the special education department for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services
- Follows a schedule for the purpose of providing efficient and effective services for students
- Builds a strong relationship and rapport with students, parents, and classroom teachers
- Willingness to learn, attend trainings, and grow in the critical role of paraprofessional in an inclusive Catholic school
- In accordance with Catholic Social Teaching, deeply holding the belief in the dignity of the human person and the Church’s obligation to provide an inclusive educational environment for all students
Qualifications
Candidates must:
- Be open to growth and have enthusiasm for learning;
- Be willing to be a member of a collaborative team;
- Support the educational goals and objectives of St. Mary Littleton Catholic School and the mission of the Catholic Church;
- Demonstrate positive classroom management skills and strategies; and
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
These are essential requirements for this role:
- Applicants must be a Catholic in good standing;
Salary : $18 - $21
