Position Type :
Special Education - Support Staff / Paraprofessional, SPED Moderate Needs
Date Posted : 2 / 18 / 2025
Location :
Thunder Mountain Elementary
Date Available : 2024-25
Closing Date :
02 / 23 / 2025 Job Title : Paraprofessional, Special Education Moderate Needs
Pay Program : Support Staff Non-Exempt
Pay Range : Range 7 $18.45 - $20.57
Work Year : Student Contact Days (School Calendar)
Reports to : Building Leader / Special Education Coordinator
Direct Reports : This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Summary
This position supports students' academic, social, and personal development by assisting with instructional activities, and implementing interventions under the direction of general and special education teachers. Responsibilities include collecting and reviewing data on IEP and GenEd goals, supporting behavior and social-emotional learning, and providing personal care needs such as assistance with mobility, toileting, eating, and safety monitoring. This role may also be responsible for providing delegated nursing services. The role also involves supervising students, ensuring their safety. This position requires effective communication, teamwork, and participation in planning to support student success.
Note : This position may be working one on one with a single student or may work with a group of students.
Essential Responsibilities - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Assist in the delivery of instructional activities under direction from the general and / or special education teachers.
Support the teacher in designing and implementing an appropriate learning environment, incorporating assistive technologies and multi-sensory materials as needed.Create and implement various documents and materials (e.g. games, schedules, visual supports, observation and success logs) to document activities and promote student growth and development.Implement assigned interventions to support student learning outcomes.Data Collection and DocumentationCollect daily data on students' General Education (GenEd) and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals / objectives
Review collected data with special education teacher to ensure IEP requirements are met.Behavior and Social-Emotional SupportAssist the teacher in implementing positive behavior plans tailored to individual students.
Support social-emotional learning activities and strategies.Help maintain systems and routines that align with the students' needs.Personal Care SupportAssist students with personal care needs throughout the school day.
Provide support with tasks such as toileting / diapering, eating, meal preparation, and mobility which may include a walker or wheelchair.Monitor student safety and well-being at all times.Delegated Nursing SupportAssist students with delegated nursing services as needed
Provide support with tasks such as medication administration, gastrostomy tube feedings, seizure care, and catheterization.Student Supervision and OversightSupervise and oversee students during out-of-classroom activities, including recess, outdoor activities, passing periods, arrival, departure, and field trips, as assigned.
Communicate frequently and effectively with other staff to track student movements, schedules, and locations.Travel with students during transportation to and from school / home as needed, adjusting schedules to accommodate these requirements.Team Collaboration and DevelopmentParticipate in team planning, meetings, and professional development activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned.Education and Experience
Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and / or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District.
High school diploma or equivalent requiredPreference given for prior experience working with children and / or prior school district experienceBilingual oral and written skills, English / Spanish, are desirableLicenses, Registrations or Certifications
Valid Colorado driver's license or other form of identification requiredSuccessful passing of criminal background check required for hireSmall Vehicle Permit preferredMust be able to lift 35 pounds. Lift test required at time of hireQuality Behavior Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hireCPR, First Aid preferred or receive within 90 days of employmentMay require other healthcare training to meet needs of assigned studentsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesClear and effective written and verbal communication skillsStrong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable mannerCommitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standardsStrong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholdersAbility to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgroundsAbility to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department proceduresAbility to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administratorAbility to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations with studentsAbility to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptionsOperating knowledge of district information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment within 2 months after entering positionAbility to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesSalary & Benefits :
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Salary : $18 - $21
