Harrison School District 2 · 3 weeks ago
SPED Paraprofessional/Communication and Social Development 1:1
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.60/hr - $19.60/hr
0+ years expHarrison School District 2 is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional for the Communication and Social Development Program. The role involves providing instructional support to students with special needs under the supervision of a licensed school professional, ensuring their educational needs are met in a supportive environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings. 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, field trips, extra-curricular activities, or on-the-job training
Help and support students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment
Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem solving techniques and conflict resolution. Enforces district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals
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
Assist the school professional 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)
Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work
(Elementary/K-8) Perform crossing guard duties as assigned by school administration to include attending crossing guard training and direction action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing
(Elementary/K-8) Perform lunchroom monitor duties as assigned by school administration to include assisting students with lining up to receive their lunches, helping students open items on their trays, enforcing lunchroom rules, leading students to the lunchroom, dismissing students from the lunchroom, wiping down tables, and assisting with organizing and implementing indoor activities for students during inclement weather
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
0 – 2 years experience
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Basic English, writing and communication skills
Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment
Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required
Preferred
Experience working with children with special needs preferred
Knowledge of child development and behavior management is preferred
CPR and First Aid preferred
Core District Special Education Paraprofessional training or requirements must be acquired within 36 months of hire
Company
Harrison School District 2
Harrison School District 2 is providing quality and exceptional education to students.
1001-5000 employees
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