High School Paraprofessional - Special Education

JobID: 983 Position Type: Student Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted: 9/26/2024 Location: PRA High School Paraprofessional - High School Special Education (10 Month 186 Work Day Position) Prospect Ridge Academy Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders Special Education Paraprofessional Job Description All employees at Prospect Ridge Academy work together to create academic, social, and ethical leaders. Every employee at Prospect Ridge Academy is expected to deliver exceptional customer service skills to our students, parents, and PRA community. Prospect Ridge Academy is a dynamic school, subject to changing work environments, adaptation of new educational principles and values, and evolving culture. Adaptability to change is essential. This job description is an overview of duties and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed. The Special Education Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting the needs of a specialized population of students in the school and providing individualized assistance to those students. The Special Education Paraprofessional will also work with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statements. The Special Education Paraprofessional at PRA will Work with individual students or small groups of students identified as needing additional support Assist in reinforcing learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff Model and foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning Show empathy and understanding of students and hold students accountable Coordinate and consult with both the special education and regular education teacher and other special service providers regarding students needs Communicate consistently and effectively with students, parents and colleagues Assist in problem-solving and resolution of problems that might arise with students Work under the direction of the Special Education Teacher in alignment with the services identified on a student's IEP Behavioral support Physical transfer support (training provided) When requested, attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings as well as staff meetings. Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality. For younger aged students or students with intensive needs - Assist students with personal care including diapering, toilet training, feeding, self-care, hand washing, and delegated nursing and health care duties. Follow policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waivers Complete other duties as assigned Requirements Minimum of an High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate degree preferred Experience in a children in a school setting preferred Experience working with special populations preferred Interest in children and education Commitment to PRA approved curriculum Physical Requirements The ability to physically demonstrate the skills necessary for the sport being coached. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, grasp, and perform light lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate with parents, students, staff, vendors, Administrators and various school visitors. Ability to read, write and interpret various documents such as rules, policy and expectation, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents. Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations Ability to work collaboratively with various groups. Ability to apply an entrepreneurial outlook and a charter school commitment. Strong organizational and the ability to coordinate different tasks. Strong interpersonal, and customer service skills while working with a diverse population Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self motivated. Ability and skill to use sound judgment as determined by the specific situation. Strong organizational and coordination skills Reporting This position reports to the School Principal. Working Conditions Work is regularly performed inside and outside with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed in all weather conditions and includes exposure to moderate and sometimes loud noise. This is a highly public position that includes contact with students, staff, Administrators, Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors and parents. Occasionally work may consist of ten (10) plus hour days with weekend work as needed. SALARY: Hiring Range $19.00 - $21.38 per hour BENEFITS Prospect Ridge Academy also offers a total compensation package including: MEDICAL: There are three options for Medical coverage. DENTAL: Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Colorado. Vision: Vision insurance is provided by VSP. LIFE/AD&D: You are provided 1x your annual salary as group term life insurance through Lincoln Financial Group. -STD/LTD: PRA pays the entire cost of both short and long-term disability benefits. PERA: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. Additionally, PRA contributes 21% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.