Paraeducator - Affective Needs

EFFECTIVE: 2024-2025 school year
Position Type: Non-Exempt
175 days/yr
7.5 hrs/day
Benefits Eligible: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position primarily supports teachers in addressing student behavioral needs. This position will also support instructional needs both in and outside of the general and center-based program classrooms. It includes assisting with clerical tasks, student supervision, and redirection. Additionally, the role involves providing feedback to teachers on individual student performance and needs. The position involves riding the bus and providing student supervision on the bus to and from the work site during morning and afternoon bus runs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with Student Support Services and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid documentation, accident reporting).
Facilitate and support small groups and/or one on one instruction to reinforce skills, concepts and strategies.
Elicit responses from every member of the group.
Ensure understanding of material by all students.
Lead multi-level students to work together effectively.
Promote a learning environment that respects the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
Support a learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.
Encourage a learning environment that is safe for responding and questioning, even for the shyest student.
Collaborate with team members regarding activities, planning and resources for special education students.
Ride the bus to provide assistance and supervision of students.
Prepare materials for various types of interventions.
Assist with test administration, scoring, data entry, and report generation.
Establish student, staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
Actively participate in PLCs and other required training.
Apply and implement knowledge, skills and new understandings to support instructional programming.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the interview process.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Current First Aid and CPR (or obtained within first six months of employment).

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional swimming, jogging/running.
Frequent lifting ten (10) to twenty (20) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to one hundred-fifty (150) pounds, with assistance.
Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling squatting, and reaching.
Following employment offer/acceptance: Ongoing employment is conditional upon successful clearance of employer paid, job related, pre-employment physical.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mostly clean and comfortable.
May encounter noise, odors or body fluids.

REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee.

LOCATION:
Charles Hay World School

SALARY:
Starting hourly rate is $20.11 - $22.75 per hour, based upon education and prior related experience.

BENEFITS:
At Englewood Schools, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction. Our offerings include Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered, which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services, and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to these benefits, we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents, offering additional layers of security.

For more details about benefits at Englewood Schools, please refer to the Benefit Guide available on the District's website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from the posting date. If vacancy is not filled within 5 days, the vacancy will remain posted until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

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 and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion,4101 S. Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110, (303) 806-2029, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.