Special Education Paraprofessional (SSN)

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

Gypsum Creek Middle Schoolis situated at the west end of Eagle County and serves grades six through eight of our community. Our school vision is to create and cultivate a rigorous culture of GCMS we focus on the following concepts to continue building and supporting our positive school community and culture:

• Learning Environment: We are committed to ensuring that all students and community members experience GCMS as a fair and compassionate school which reflects adaptation to the needs of all.
• Student Engagement:We believe that fostering student engagement is pivotal to nurturing a dynamic learning environment where every students curiosity is ignited and their diverse strengths are celebrated.
• Systems of Support: Meeting students where they are at academically socially and emotionally means striving to implement support at every level both individually and as a larger school community.

At Gypsum Creek we want teachers who embrace middle schoolers and the unique elements of this critical time in childrens development.We are team oriented and operate through collaboration and shared leadership.Is this you If so we want to talk to you! Please contact our principal David Russell () for more information.

BENEFITS:Health Dental and Vision insurance 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan paid holidays paid leave tuition reimbursement free CMC credits amongst others. For Full Time Employees
HIRING SALARY RANGE:$19.91 - $23.89 per hour

For the most current salary schedules please visit OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential elements of teaching Special Education students (including preschool Second Language Acquisition (SLA) students district programs and/or students in the general education classroom) satisfactorily under the supervision of a special education teacher. 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.

SUPERVISED BY:School Principal/Special Education Teacher/Second Language Teacher/Director of Preschool

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Provide support in general education settings in order for students to fully participate in class activities with peers. Assist special education students by delivering academic instruction within special education and general education settings. Assist teachers in adapting the curriculum to students individual learning level. May assist with administering testing or assessments may assist with provide vocational skills by modeling and assisting students with domestic and clerical duties.
• Assist instructor with related paperwork. Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist special needs students in performing daily routines including getting to and from class and bus stops using toilets diapering feeding medical needs and personal hygiene including working with trach feeding tubes and catheterization. Support behavior intervention plan implementation. Utilize Safety Care techniques and safety monitoring (when trained).
• Assists students with classroom activities. Implements the teachers instruction plan. Performs tutoring both individually and with small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
• Clean rooms after projects play and at end of day wash dishes do laundry and arrange furniture for following day
• Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.
• Assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials.
• Assists with special projects. May administer first aide and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
• Act as a substitute teacher in emergency situations.
• Supervise students in the classroom on the playground in the lunchroom and on field trips.
• Maintain a daily record of student behavior. Provide observations opinions and feedback to professional staff.
• Perform other clerical duties such as typing filing copying answering phones ordering supplies and maintaining inventory of forms and supplies.
• Use instructional equipment including computers and audiovisual and adaptive equipment.
• Attend staff team meetings and parent conferences when appropriate.
• Assist in the communication between the school and parents (including home visits when accompanied by supervisor) by acting as an interpreter or translator if allotted appropriate time in duty day.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students parents administrative staff teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred 2 years previous successful experience with children as a Teacher Assistant or equivalent including 1 year experience with Second Language Acquisition students for bilingual applicants.
• Clerical skills appropriate to duties of position.
• Valid community First Aid and CPR card (or acquire within 6 months of hire).
• Bilingual applicants must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish and English as determined by District assessment.
• Bilingual applicants must have training in Second Language Acquisition or instruction or begin training within 6 months of hire.
• Training required to meet accreditation standards.
• Small Vehicle Operator permit if required.
• Group Leader qualified by Department of Social Service if applicable.
• TB test and physical exam (acquired within 6 weeks of employment) if applicable.
• Must be highly qualified according to No Child Left Behind Act