Paraeducator - Autism Program

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

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports teachers in addressing student behavior, instructional needs, and medical or health requirements. The students inthei program may require a lot of adult support with following directions, making transitions, and accessing their education. 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. Another key responsibility is fostering positive community relations with all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with Student Support Services and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid documentation, accident reporting).
Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.
Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
Communicate with all team members in an appropriate manner regarding student progress and/or concerns.
Participate in planning meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations as well as student needs across all developmental areas.
Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction.
Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
Monitor students at all times including on/off the bus, lunch, and times of transition.
Meet students in the morning to unload buses and assist with loading or unloading as necessary.
Assist with students requiring self-help skills in the areas of safety, eating, and toileting.
Facilitate the teaching procedures demonstrated by the classroom teacher for small groups including errorless learning and verbal behavior techniques.
Create materials as time allows and directed by teacher.
Clean-up after students as necessary and at the end of the day.
Prepare room daily for instruction in the morning or end of day as designated by teacher.
Assist in helping a student develop necessary skills in the generalized education environment.
Communicate any concerns to the classroom teacher regarding student performance and concerns.
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.
Assist with test administration, scoring, data entry, and report generation.
Communicate effectively and with a professional manner with general education staff when assigned.
Remain professional and keep student information confidential at all times.
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.
Ride the bus to provide assistance and supervision of students.
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 (preferred).
Bilingual (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 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.

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

REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee.

LOCATION:
Clayton Elementary School

SALARY:
Hourly rate between $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 at https://www.englewoodschools.net/prospective-employees. 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.