Special Education Paraprofessional (Mild/Moderate) - BMS

Position Type:
Support Staff/SpEd Paraprofessional (Gen)
Date Posted:
3/5/2024
Location:
Basalt Middle School
Date Available:
August 2024
Closing Date:
Until Filed
Basalt Middle School is looking for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Special Education Paraprofessional (Mild/Moderate) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
A high school diploma is required and experience working with children preferred.
Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, teacher's aides assist the classroom teacher, Special Education teacher or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student's IEP if applicable.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from the preschool director, principal, or assistant principal.
Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, Special Education teacher or special service provider.
PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.
2. Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.
3. Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.
4. Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.
5. Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies.
6. Assist in proctoring tests.
7. Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.
8. Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans.
9. Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
10. Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.
11. Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Additional Duties for Special Education Paraprofessionals:

1. Administers, under supervision, assistance to children needing medical support (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.)
2. Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher or special service provider / case manager.
3. Under direction from the case manager, implements plans to meet the student's social and daily living skills.
4. Implements, under teacher direction, instructional programs in accordance with the IEP.
5. Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, hallways, playground, or other outside areas.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of
Classroom management
Basic knowledge of Standards Based Education
Children with special health care needs
Age appropriate activities
Stages of child development
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office procedures and methods.
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to
Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying
Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption
Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Monitor and record student data
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In order to be highly qualified, the paraprofessional must pass the paraprofessional test or possess an associate's degree in any field of study.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.
Special Education Paraprofessionals might be required to lift, move or have the ability to position students as needed to provide health services.
SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED
Hourly Rate: $20.96 - $25.50 per hour based on experience.
ABOUT RFSD
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, and Employee Assistance Programs.
With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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