Title
H.S. Special Education Paraprofessional (Mild/Moderate)
Location
Grand County High School
Description
Grand County High School is now hiring for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join its team of exceptional educators!
Under the supervision of the principal, special education teacher or director or other supervisor, the Special Education Paraprofessional assists with the conduct of a class and provides major assistance in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students with behavioral challenges. Assists with behavior management programs for students according to their individual plan and in accordance with the guidelines provided by Grand County School District. Incumbent assists in school activities as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students.
• Interacts with other professionals regarding specific student needs (e.g., teachers, psychologists, physical therapists, and speech therapists).
• Complete a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as preparing class materials, correcting and recording assignments, and a wide variety of other services.
• Assists in the provision of medical services under the direct supervision of licensed staff with appropriate training when necessary.
• The paraprofessional may provide individual or small group assistance or tutoring to students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Requires ability to exercise emotional control in difficult situations.
• Requires desire and aptitude for training and development in basic behavior management instruction and a general knowledge of the field of Special Education.
• Requires ability to solve a variety of problems relating to individual student needs and behaviors. Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures set by administration and the licensed teachers.
• Requires knowledge concerning the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom (e.g., helping students on and off buses on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field trips and lunches).
• Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with or without disabilities.
• May be required to assist with staff shortages in critical situations in a variety of locations on a temporary, as needed basis.
• Utilization of medical devices as trained and needed (e.g., catheters, feeding tubes).
• Utilization of specialty equipment as trained and needed (e.g., bikes, walkers, PT and OT devices).
• Assist with classroom organization and management, such as organizing instructional materials; provide assistance in computer laboratories; conduct parental involvement activities; provide support in library and media centers; act as translators; provide supervision for students in non-instructional settings.
• Assists in school events at the direction of the principal.
• Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students with disabilities.
• Duties may include assisting with toileting programs, diapering, feeding, and other physical care.
• Data Collection.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Other duties as assigned.
• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Under the supervision of the principal, special education teacher or director or other supervisor, the Special Education Paraprofessional assists with the conduct of a class and provides major assistance in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students with behavioral challenges. Assists with behavior management programs for students according to their individual plan and in accordance with the guidelines provided by Grand County School District. Incumbent assists in school activities as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students.
• Interacts with other professionals regarding specific student needs (e.g., teachers, psychologists, physical therapists, and speech therapists).
• Complete a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as preparing class materials, correcting and recording assignments, and a wide variety of other services.
• Assists in the provision of medical services under the direct supervision of licensed staff with appropriate training when necessary.
• The paraprofessional may provide individual or small group assistance or tutoring to students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Requires ability to exercise emotional control in difficult situations.
• Requires desire and aptitude for training and development in basic behavior management instruction and a general knowledge of the field of Special Education.
• Requires ability to solve a variety of problems relating to individual student needs and behaviors. Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures set by administration and the licensed teachers.
• Requires knowledge concerning the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom (e.g., helping students on and off buses on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field trips and lunches).
• Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with or without disabilities.
• May be required to assist with staff shortages in critical situations in a variety of locations on a temporary, as needed basis.
• Utilization of medical devices as trained and needed (e.g., catheters, feeding tubes).
• Utilization of specialty equipment as trained and needed (e.g., bikes, walkers, PT and OT devices).
• Assist with classroom organization and management, such as organizing instructional materials; provide assistance in computer laboratories; conduct parental involvement activities; provide support in library and media centers; act as translators; provide supervision for students in non-instructional settings.
• Assists in school events at the direction of the principal.
• Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students with disabilities.
• Duties may include assisting with toileting programs, diapering, feeding, and other physical care.
• Data Collection.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Other duties as assigned.
• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Benefits
Per GCSD policy
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
• Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human
Resources. Verification may be requested.
• Safety Care Certification and/or willing to be Safety Care trained.
• Incumbent must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math. Basic knowledge of academic subjects.
• Secretarial/clerical skills, including ability to operate a computer, may be required.
• Job requires good interpersonal skill. Interacts with students, parents, and staff.
• Job requires communication based on student needs and educational program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:
• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Position may require using an assist lift for lifting and/or moving students with orthopedic disabilities during toileting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Requires ability to lift minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Responding to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities is frequently stressful.
• This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
TO APPLY: Complete an online Classified application at
https://sites.google.com/grandschools.org/gcsd-employment/apply-for-employment
• Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check.
• Requires High school diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human
Resources. Verification may be requested.
• Safety Care Certification and/or willing to be Safety Care trained.
• Incumbent must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math. Basic knowledge of academic subjects.
• Secretarial/clerical skills, including ability to operate a computer, may be required.
• Job requires good interpersonal skill. Interacts with students, parents, and staff.
• Job requires communication based on student needs and educational program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:
• This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Position may require using an assist lift for lifting and/or moving students with orthopedic disabilities during toileting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Requires ability to lift minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Responding to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities is frequently stressful.
• This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
TO APPLY: Complete an online Classified application at
https://sites.google.com/grandschools.org/gcsd-employment/apply-for-employment
Start Date
08/07/2024
Salary
Per Grand County School District Salary Schedule
Files
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