25/26 Special Education Instructional Paraeducator, Needham Elementary School, .9375 FTE
25/26 Special Education Instructional Paraeducator, Needham Elementary School, .9375 FTE
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Durango School District 9R is accepting applications for aSpecial Education Instructional Paraeducator at Needham Elementary School 37.5 hrs/week Monday Friday. Includes benefits options. Begins August 112025.
Job Title: Special Education Instructional Paraeducator Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule
Job Family: Student Support FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Department: Student Services and School Based Prepared Date: July 1 2018 7/1/20
Typical Work Year: 9 months
SUMMARY: Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided will vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.
D 39% Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual small and large group settings. Assist in facilitating the execution of Individualized Education Plans for students under the direction of licensed staff. Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum. Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom playground to/from buses cross walks field trips extracurricular activities or onthejob training.
D 10% Enforces district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and assist in meeting student behavioral goals. Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem solving techniques and conflict resolution.
D 10% Assist students in performing daily routines. May include getting to and from class and bus stops using toilets diapering feeding medical needs and personal hygiene. May include working with trach feeding tubes and catheterization. Assist with student mobility as directed by the IEP and student need.
D 10% Facilitate and encourage speech and language development. May use alternative language such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.
D 10% Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on physical progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
D 5% Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic and behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions feedback and support to building staff administrators parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
W 5% Assist the licensed staff by helping with data collection updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA.)
D 5% Assist with sanitizing disinfecting and cleaning the learning environment.
M 2% Attend and participate in district and building inservice opportunities and committee work.
M 1% Engage in ongoing professional development.
Ongoing 3% Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college e.g. associates degree or 48 semester hours of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and NCLB qualifications) prior to being hired.
EXPERIENCE: Experience is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: CPR and First Aid training preferred at hire; required within three months of hire. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within three months of hire. Colorado drivers license and school district small vehicle operator permit may be required for some positions. Criminal Background Check required for hire.
TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
- Consultation skills
- Ability to assist in developing and support the behavior intervention plans classroom management systems and reinforcement systems
- Ability to use effective interventions for at risk learners
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Knowledge of developmental emotional and behavioral disabilities
- Experience in data collection and data analysis
- Ability to develop and provide training related to accessing community resources and behavioral intervention practices in all school settings.
- Nonviolent and physical intervention techniques
- Ability to use proper English grammar punctuation and sentence structure
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
- Ability to grow and develop knowledge skills and attitude through professional development.
- Knowledge of first aide skills
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers.
- Operating knowledge of assistive technology for communication preferred.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as copier fax machine Email etc.
Durango School District 9R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin ancestry creed age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability or need for special education services in admissions access to treatment or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates or any other applicable status protected by federal state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact Laura Galido Compliance Officer Durango School District 9R 281 Sawyer Drive Suite 100 Durango CO 81303 (970)or the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 Spear Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO(303).
Employment Type
Full-Time
