Paraprofessional 4 Positions Available

District 70sMission: To Educate Each Student to Achieve His or Her Full Academic Potential

We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued similarities and differences are addressed individuals are respected and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.

Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo Colorado where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts District 70 is one of Colorados largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence we educate a diverse student body of more than 10000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit.

Job Information:


Position: Paraprofessional - 4 Positions Available
Location: Prairie Winds Elementary School
Work Year: 155 Days 8 hours per day
Salary Range: $17.38-$45.28 ($17.38-$25.68 for external candidates based on experience and education)
FLSA Classification:Non-exempt

Job Summary:
The paraprofessional is responsible for assisting students with a wide variety of needs by providing any combination of the following: individualized academic behavioral functional life skills and/or social-emotional instruction; medical/health care feeding and/or hygiene supports; and student assistance with learning mobility emotional regulation health care and/or communication.

Job Description: Please review the full job description link foundat the bottom of thisposting for qualifications and details.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:

** High School Diploma or GED
** MUST be Highly Qualified (Highly Qualified HQ is defined as having 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university OR having successfully passed the Work Keys Test or Praxis Test for Paraprofessionals OR having an Associates Degree or higher).Work Keys testing is available through the Work Force Center in Pueblo or Pikes Peak BOCES.

Preferred:
AA or BA Degree

Condition of Employment:Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. All hires will complete a background check.

Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at .Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review.

Benefits:

Based on employment status District 70 offers a variety of benefits including:
Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
Annual leave vacation and holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program
Cafeteria Plan (Section 125)
PERA Retirement
Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction

A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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 the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students employees applicants for employment or members of the public on the basis of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation marital status national origin religion ancestry or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited accordance with state and/or federal law.

Complaint procedures have been established for students parents employees and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district:

Ronda Rein Superintendent
Name of title of employee designated as District Compliance Coordinator

24951 US Highway 50 East Pueblo CO 81006
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Telephone number


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DECLARACIï½N DE NO DISCRIMINACIï½N
El Distrito Escolar 70 del Condado de Pueblo no discrimina ilegalmente por motivos deraza credo color sexo orientaciï½n sexual identidad/expresiï½n de gï½nero estado civilorigen nacional religiï½n origen nacional edad discapacidad necesidad de serviciosde educaciï½n especial informaciï½n genï½tica estado de embarazo o parto u otro estado protegido por la ley en la admisiï½n o acceso tratamiento o empleo en susprogramas o actividades educativas. Ademï½s la falta de habilidades en el idioma inglï½sno es una barrera para la admisiï½n o participaciï½n en actividades. Las consultas sobreADA Secciï½n 504 Tï½tulo VI y Tï½tulo IX pueden dirigirse al Superintendente de Escuelas 301 28th Lane Pueblo Colorado 81001. or

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under ADA. Inquiries about accommodations may be addressed to the Department of Personnel Services 24951 Highway 50 East Pueblo Colorado 81006 or