The Aspen School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Aspen High School.
Position Title : Special Education Paraprofessional II
Department : Special Education
Reports to : Aspen High School Principal
Classification : Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt
Contract Period : 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)
2024-25 ESP Hourly Salary Schedules For New Employees
ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible) : paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).
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 II 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 / curriculumFollows 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 groupsPerforms toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for studentsMaintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plansHelps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchangeParticipates in professional development / continuing education programs as required / recommended by the school administrator and / or Director of Student ServicesPerforms other related duties as assigned or requestedIII : Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of :Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)Modern office procedures and methodsPrinciples and procedures of record-keepingMicrosoft Office and / or the Google Suite of office softwareAbility to :Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with studentsWork with efficiency with attention to detailDemonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule and / or student activitiesMaintain confidentiality of informationWork cooperatively with administrators and staffObserve all district policies and proceduresObserve all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting proceduresMay be asked to supervise studentsCommunicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writingIV : Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalentCurrent CPR / First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District)Crisis intervention training annuallySuccessful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.V : Preferred Qualifications
At least one year experience in school environment or related fieldBachelor's DegreeSpanish bilingualVI : Work Environment
Classroom settingOffice environment; exposure to computer screensMostly clean and comfortable surroundingsExposure to noise and bodily fluidsVII : 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.
