Paraprofessional, SpEd Special Needs (PreK)

SUMMARY: A Special Education Special Needs Paraprofessional supports individual students and groups of students in The Academy’s special education and general education to be successful within a highly modified and supported learning environment.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working with school‑age students with learning disabilities in an instructional environment. Must meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements: either an Associate’s degree or 2‑year college degree, completion of 48 college semester hours, or passing of a state CDE‑approved paraprofessional examination. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Criminal background check required for hire. First Aid certification required within 30 days of entering position. Complete Safety Training Class within 30 days of entering position. Crisis prevention training, preferred. Applied behavior analysis training or RBT training, preferred. TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Ability to diffuse and manage stressful situations; maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of Colorado School Law, authorizer policies, The Academy mission, philosophies, policies, and administrative procedures. Effective communication and cooperation with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Understand importance of safety; follow safety rules; report unsafe conditions. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals. Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience with all software used by the SPED department. Experience with typical office equipment such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e‑mail (preferred). REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY This job has no budgetary responsibilities.

Walk – Predominantly over two‑thirds. Light lifting up to 10 lbs – Lightly to moderately; no lifting beyond that. Verbal communication – Predominantly over two‑thirds. Data recording – Partial monitoring required. Any additional duties as assigned by the administration.