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Job Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education Job Family: Classified Department: Bea Underwood Elementary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $19.00-$31.00 Benefits: Employee Benefit Package Reports to: Building Principal Job ID#: 1346

Position Summary: The instructional special education paraprofessional supports students with IEPs and teachers in the delivery of instruction and data collection on tasks and assessments. The special education paraprofessional supervises and monitors students in small group settings and during transitional activities.

The instructional special education paraprofessional develops and delivers individual and small group learning activities. The instructional special education paraprofessional may supervise students in an alternative learning setting.

Position Responsibilities: Performs duties under the direction of the special education teacher/special education team Develops and delivers individual and small group learning activities to students with IEPs Supervises students with IEPs in alternative learning settings Supports instructional tasks with individual and small groups of students in a classroom setting, both in a special education classroom and a general education classroom Supervises students with IEPs in various settings and locations Provides reinforcement for academic and behavioral skills Assists in the collection of data on students' progress Assists students with developmentally appropriate life skills activities May assist with fine motor functions, movement, positioning, etc. May perform functions such as toileting, diapering, feeding May assist with occupational and physical therapy May supervise students on school transportation May participate in multidisciplinary meetings or IEP meetings as requested Participates in professional development and training required by the District Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability: Knowledge of student disabilities and best practices Ability to supervisor and monitor students in a variety of settings Ability to communicate effectively Ability to take initiative to complete required tasks Demonstrate cultural competency General computer and office skills

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree OR matriculation in a four-year education program for a bachelor's degree Valid Colorado Driver's License Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is required within two months of hire. CPR and First Aid Certification is required within two months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children

Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Length of Contract/Terms of Employment: 10-months

Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled

Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regu ations in the locations where we operate. Please review complete job description at https://www.garfield16.org/departments/human-resourcesemployment