LCIS is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to start ASAP!
Rewarding work – work in town – great schedule – fun work environment!
Salary $19.00/hour ($27,208 annually for 179 day contract) follows 179 day LCSD Calendar Plus full excellent benefits – 12 PTO days, medical, dental and vision insurance!
Supervisor Special Education Teacher, Special Education Dean and School Principal Start Date ASAP
Responsibilities
● Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
● Plan and deliver lessons from provided curriculum under the direction of the special education teacher, in accordance with IEP goals
● Maximize instructional time, minimizing interruptions and activities non-related to learning, utilizing all scheduled minutes for purposeful planning or learning
● Follow protocol for supporting student behaviors across settings
● Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
● Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff
● Observe and document student performance when requested
● Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/special education teacher direction or IEP ● Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable ● Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught, across settings
● Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
● Helping teach and model school-wide and classroom expectations and rules
● Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions) ● Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times ● Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans ● Provide appropriate modeling for students
● Working with students with sensory/processing disorders requiring competencies in patience, flexibility and consistency
● Attend medical trainings with the school nurse and provide supervision to students with medical concerns as necessary
● Follow all medical and behavioral escalation paths to seek help when appropriate ● Using first responder list for behavior or academic issues, as needed
● Participate in feedback/observation cycles with supervisor to improve teaching craft and student outcomes
● Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
● Supervision of students in less structured environments (before/after school, lunchtime in the cafeteria, recess or other times during the day) within 8-hour work limits
● Use time constructively during the work day
● Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)
Qualifications:
● Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
● Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
● Hold a current Colorado substitute license (District will reimburse employee for this)
● Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
● Familiarity with elementary education preferred
● Bilingual preferred, but not required
● Comfort with medical issues and interventions-ability to remain calm under pressure
To Apply:
● Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a transfer request, letter of interest and resume to Cheryl Talbot (ctalbot@lakecountyschools.net), Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons (kfitzsimmons@lakecountyschools.net), HR Manager. ● External candidates, please submit a Classified Employee Application, letter of interest and resume to Cheryl Talbot (ctalbot@lakecountyschools.net), Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons (kfitzsimmons@lakecountyschools.net), HR Manager.
