Paraprofessional- Special Education
Garfield County School District #16
Job Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education
Job Family: Classified
Department: Grand Valley High School
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $15.00 - $26.25 per hour
Reports to: Building Principal
Job ID #: 1163
General Summary:
Special Education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assisting students in achieving academic success
• Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
• Personal care • Social integration • Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
• Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 year associate's degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) OR the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency test
• Licensed as registered Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Colorado Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications - or ability to certify
• Ability to become CPI Restraint Trained
• Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License
Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE
• Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled
Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.