Special Education Para Educator
About the Employer
Summary
The School Age Care (SAC) Special Education Paraeducator assists students with special education intensive needs in the school age care (SAC) program by delivering behavioral, academic, health, and other types of support needed for students.
Job Title
School Age Care (SAC) Special Education Paraeducator School Age Care (SAC) Special Education Paraeducator
Location
US:CO:Boulder US:CO:Boulder
Department
Community Schools Community Schools
Position Type
Paraeducators Paraeducators
Work Schedule
9 month - hourly 9 month - hourly
Pay Range
going salary placement varies according to experience and education. The pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSDFor employees currently in this unit, please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule. going salary placement varies according to experience and education. The pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSDFor employees currently in this unit, please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule.
Application and Selection Procedure
External candidates: Apply online at jobs.bvsd.CURRENT bvsd employees: Must apply through the Infor portalIf you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
Benefits & Eligibility
Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include: Please see our benefits page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.
• Free high-quality health and dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personalized benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Flexible spending plans
• Retirement savings plans
• EcoPass
Provide Support to Special Education Students
Supports may include assisting students by adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistant, academic support etc. Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
Assist in Crisis Situations
Often involving physically aggressive students including, but not limited to, restraining and documentation.
Understand State Laws, Rules and Regulations
Pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards. Implement specialized therapy programs.
Mentor, Support and Assist Students
With a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.
Assist with Field Trips
Assist students and case manager/teachers on field trips.
Assist with Administering Tests or Assessments
Assist case manager/teacher with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and plans.
Maintain Student Confidentiality
Following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
Collaborate with Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
On implementation of individual student plans.
Attend Required Professional Development
Including CPI, CPR and First Aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
Follow Behavior Support Plans
Both proactive supports and crisis management, including appropriate use of CPI and maintaining student confidentiality.
Support Elopement Students
By keeping them within 3-5 feet to ensure the student remains safe. Must be physically able to run with student to keep them in close proximity.
Attend IEP Annual or Tri-Annual Meetings
As well as staff meetings.
Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Completed and submitted BVSDFor employees must have completed and submitted the online application. Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English. Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.
Preferred
Experience working with children. Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people. Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Salary Information
going salary placement varies according to experience and education. The pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSDFor employees currently in this unit, please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule.