SPED Paraprofessional/Moderate Needs - Harrison School District 2 : Job Details

Position Type: Paraprofessionals/Special Education Paraprofessional/Moderate NeedsDate Posted: 8/29/2024Location: Monterey ElementaryFor School Year 2024-2025 183- Work Day Calendar 7- 7.5 hrs/day (determined by school) THIS POSITION IS FOR A SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL/MODERATE NEEDS (MOD NEEDS) Hourly Pay Rate: $18.24+ (Salary placement is based on experience.) Click on the following link to view the full pay range on the ESP Salary Schedule: Job Summary: Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment. Essential Duties and 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.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's (or higher) Degree OR 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours) OR passed the Work Keys Exam the District-approved assessment to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) required at hire.
• For Work Keys information contact: Pikes Peak BOCES, 2883 S. Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO. 80906 (719) ###-#### or AcuSkill Testing and Learning Center, 5050 Edison Ave., Suite #122, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (719) ###-####. Required Test are: Applied Mathematics, Workplace Documents and Business Writing.
• Upload/Scan transcripts if you have minimum of 48 + semester hours otherwise upload Work Keys Test Scores Sheets.
• 0 - 2 years experience. 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.
• 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.

Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resums may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.Application Procedure: Apply online at www.hsd2.org to complete an online application. After completed your application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you. FLSA: Non-Exempt