Job: Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Part time, Hourly

Wage: $15-$18/hr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Job Description:

Our Para’s work closely with students in the classroom, alongside a team of Guides. A Paraprofessional is an educational worker without a teacher's license who assists Teachers with classroom management and organization. Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The Paraprofessional provides a positive and nurturing guide for students and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.

We are in need of a Special Education Para for our Upper Elementary classrooms (4th, 5th, and 6th grades). The position is Full or Part Time. Call 719-539-4887 for more information or submit resume and cover letter to info@salidamcs.org. Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Job Description:

• Assisting students in achieving academic success
• Working with students who may be disruptive in class
• Behavior support
• Personal care
• Social integration
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
• Get materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Supervise students during lunch or recess, as well as in between classes or on field trips
• Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept
• Help teachers keep records
• Attend and participate in ABAR training.
• Have fun!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with students.
• Effective communication skills with adults and children.
• Understanding of basic principles of childhood development.
• Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems.
• Certification in first aid and CPR, or willingness to complete certification.

Benefits:

• Colorado PERA participant
• Health Insurance Stipend (starting at $250/ month)
• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.