Durango School District 9-R - Durango, CO
posted 7 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Durango, CO
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Special Education Instructional Paraeducator, at Florida Mesa Elementary, 7.5 hrs day, 37.5 hrs/week, Monday- Friday. Includes benefits options. Begins Nov 08, 2024. The position involves providing 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, extra-curricular activities, or on-the-job training.
- Enforce 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.
- Assist students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene.
- Facilitate and encourage speech and language development, possibly using alternative language such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.
- Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on physical progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
- Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues and observations.
- Assist the licensed staff by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records.
- Assist with sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning the learning environment.
- Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
- Engage in ongoing professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Criminal Background Check required for hire.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience is preferred but may not be necessary for hiring.
- Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.
- Operating knowledge of assistive technology for communication preferred.
Benefits
- Includes benefits options.
