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Special Education Severe Needs Paraprofessional

Employer
Sheridan School District No. 2
Location
Englewood, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Classified Support Services/ Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Date Posted:
    7/2/2018
  • Location:
    Fort Logan Northgate/Denver, CO
  • Date Available:
    07/23/2018
  • Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled


  • JOB TITLE: Special Education Severe Needs Paraprofessional
    LOCATION: Fort Logan Northgate
    WORK SCHEDULE: 172 work days, 7.5 hours per day, Monday - Friday
    WORK STATUS: Classified At-Will Non-Exempt
    REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services and School Principal.Day to day supervision is by Special Education Teacher.

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Responsible for providing safety monitoring and assisting with medical needs to special education students with significant needs.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Carries out behavior management plans or nursing care plans developed by the team for students with challenging needs in all environments.
    2. Works daily with students with severe, aggressive behaviors or in a 1-1 type of service for students with severe physical needs.
    3. Assists special education staff in providing academic and social skill enrichment in a variety of settings.
    4. Assists special education and general education staff in monitoring individual student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, including documenting student behaviors and/or medication, physical need issues.
    5. Accompanies students with severe disabilities to regular education classes and assists them in taking notes, explaining material, and completing assignments as appropriate.
    6. Carries out IEP plans for behavior, physical, medical and academic issues for specified students, generally in a 1-1 setting, under the direct guidance of the special education personnel.
    7. Participates in Special Education team meetings and planning as requested.
    8. Assists in preparation of Special Education instructional materials and record keeping, as requested.
    9. Acquires and use a repertoire of behavior management strategies.
    10. Follows all Universal Precautions in handling of bodily fluids.
    11. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

    SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
    None

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

    Experience
    • One to three years' experience working with students with challenging behaviors, medical issues, or physical disabilities is preferred.
    • Experience using computers, word processing programs and general office equipment

    Education
    High School diploma or G.E.D. Must also meet NCLB requirements by having one of the following:
    • At least 48 credit hours completed at an institute of higher education; OR
    • An Associate's (or higher) degree; OR
    • Must be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math. Testing is administered through the School District.
    • Training in CPI, First Aid, CPR, and medication administration
    • Ability to communicate effectively

    Licenses or Certification
    None

    GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
    • Is flexible
    • Has the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers
    • Adheres to high standards of confidentiality
    • Uses team concept to plan, problem-solve and share space, equipment, resources and knowledge with coworkers
    • Maintains a positive attitude
    • Observes all district policies and procedures
    • Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan


    ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    This position is performed in an environment that is mostly clean; some noise; interactions with students with aggressive behaviors, medical needs or physical needs, generally in a 1-1 setting. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment. May require responses to physical aggression of students or lifting of student, occasional lifting 5 to 20 pounds, frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling and occasional sitting, reaching, stooping, and squatting.

    CLEARANCE:
    Must clear online background check and FBI Fingerprint check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

    SALARY:
    Initial salary placement on Class 4 of the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and is $15.27 - $17.12 hour based upon previous related experience.

    Please note: This is an at-will position with the Sheridan School District. The annual salary for this position will be determined by number of hours scheduled to work each day and number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month on the 1st working day of the month that is not a weekend day or holiday.

    BENEFITS:
    Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week in the 2017/2018 school year are eligible to obtain district health benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by statute to contribute 8% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA. The District also contributes a 20.15% in addition to the employee contribution.

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
    All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at www.ssd2.org. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position will close once the vacancy has been filled.

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