Job description

This posting is for Special Education Paraprofessionals (Grades K-12) in Harrison School District Two.
Center Based Special Education Programs: Affective Needs, Significant Support Development, Communication & Social Development and The Autism Program.

For School Year 2022-2023
183- Work Day Calendar

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.79+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)
Click on the following link to view the full pay range on the ESP Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/Page/1978

(Compensation will include an additional $.50/hour for Paraprofessionals in these Center Based Special Education Programs: Affective Needs, Significant Support Development, Communication & Social Development and The Autism Program.)

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.
• 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 taken and 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) 622-2089 or AcuSkill Testing and Learning Center, 5050 Edison Ave., Suite #122, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 (719) 232-0932. 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: Each college transcript shall be authentic, original or photocopy, bearing the embossed seal of the institution, the signature of the registrar, and including descriptive titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed and degrees earned, if any. For the purpose of these Rules, credits shall be in semester hours or may be interpreted as meaning the equivalent in quarter, trimester, unit or term.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.hsd2.orgto complete an online application. After completing your application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

offroadmanagementgroup.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, offroadmanagementgroup.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, offroadmanagementgroup.com is the ideal place to find your next job.