Preschool Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant

About the Employer

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Preschool Itinerant**

Job Summary:

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district.

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Preschool Itinerant**

Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the paraprofessional is to assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students in exceptional student services. Assist children with meeting their goals and objectives of their individualized education plan (IEP). Attend to the physical and health needs of students. Monitor and report student progress regarding educational performance.

In addition, this position is primarily responsible for attendant physical duties to enable students with disabilities to have equal education opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to students (in pre-k through young adult) in an assigned classroom or program including, but not limited to autism classroom, or other programs. Assist students with disabilities to meet the goals and objectives included in their IEP. Communicate with teachers to assist in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives. Assist certified teacher in implementing class-wide and individual behavior strategies to effectively maintain a safe learning environment. Implement, under the direction of the teacher, lesson plans; assist individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; Monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. Assist students with washing, toileting (may include lifting on and off toilet), diapering, dressing and undressing, grooming, and other activities necessary for maintaining personal hygiene and neatness. In the mobilization of students; position and reposition students requiring the use of medical equipment, wheelchairs, braces, and other orthopedic equipment as necessary; Assure the safe use and operation of wheelchairs, prosthetic devices, and other equipment. Operate a variety of medical, orthopedic, exercise, therapeutic, instructional, audio-visual, and office equipment. Assist with the loading and unloading of students on and from automobiles, wheelchairs, and gurneys. Observe and assist in emergency situations involving aggressive or uncontrolled behavior of identified students according to approved CPI (Crisis Preventative Intervention) procedures as trained; Provide input as requested following emergency behavioral incidents; report progress regarding student performance and behavior to assist students to achieve their personal best. Provide basic first aid and specialized health care as needed, directed, and delegated. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures. Assist the teacher in monitoring, motivating, and training students with disabilities; Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved procedures; Report progress regarding student performance and behavior; follow the behavior intervention plan. Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing, and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers, and recording grades; Assist in keeping attendance; Prepare and maintain student files as assigned. Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays, operating audio-visual equipment, and distributing and collecting papers, supplies, and materials; Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. Proctor, monitor and score a variety of assignments, tests, and quizzes to be interpreted by the teacher. Assist students in developing self-help, social, and communication skills as assigned. In monitoring lunchroom activities and mealtime procedures, including feeding and cleaning; Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies, and follow established procedures when there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, or potential suicide. Respond to emergency situations to ensure immediate resolution and appropriate documentation of safety concerns by appropriate personnel. Assist with the supervision of students in and outside the classroom, recess, and other playground activities and accompany students on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintain discipline, and reinforcing learning situations. Help keep classrooms and other student facilities neat, clean, orderly, and safe; Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Physical Demands:

Every paraprofessional employee must be able to pass a lift test required by the district. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.

Working Conditions:

Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions; works in classrooms and hallways surrounded by students and staff of various ages and abilities; may occasionally need to physically guide or assist reluctant, angry, hostile, or violent students using approved CPI procedures; potential contact with blood and other body fluids and communicable diseases.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Highly qualified status under ESSA. Pass work keys or Praxis test, or 48 semester hours of college coursework, or Associate's degree from an accredited institution.

Certifications/Licenses:

CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver's license (if applicable).

Other Requirements:

Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo City Schools prior to your processing date. Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.

How to Apply:

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor) and any other materials requested on the application.

Please note: if hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.

Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints.

Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, ocr@ed.gov; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.

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