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Hybrid Severe Needs SPED Paraprofessional bei Wiggins School District

Wiggins School District · District, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

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Severe Needs SPED Paraprofessional

JobID: 1313

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
8/18/2025

Location:
District

Date Available:
08/18/2025

Closing Date:
08/29/2025

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Severe Needs SPED Paraprofessional
7.5-8 hrs/day (depending on assignment)
145 days per school year
Starting wage $20/hr

Position Purpose

The One-on-One Paraprofessional for a Student with Severe and Profound Needs is responsible for providing individualized support and assistance to a student with significant disabilities. This position requires a high level of compassion, patience, and adaptability to ensure the student's well-being and development in all aspects of their daily life.

Essential Job Functions

Personalized Care: Provide one-on-one support to the student, assisting with personal care tasks such as feeding, mobility, and ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.
Daily Living Skills: Assist the student in developing and practicing essential life skills, including communication, self-help, and social interaction.
Academic Support: Collaborate with teachers and educational specialists to adapt curriculum materials and activities to the student's abilities and learning style, ensuring access to meaningful educational experiences.
Behavior Management: Implement behavior support plans and strategies to address challenging behaviors and promote positive social interactions, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques as needed.
Physical Therapy: Support the implementation of physical therapy exercises and interventions prescribed by the student's therapist, ensuring proper technique and safety during activities.
Occupational Therapy: Assist with the implementation of occupational therapy goals and activities designed to improve the student's fine motor skills, sensory integration, and daily functioning.
Communication Support: Facilitate communication between the student and others using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, picture communication systems, or other assistive technology tools.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Implementation: Collaborate with the educational team to implement the student's IEP goals and objectives, documenting progress.
Personalized Reinforcement: Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to the student, celebrating achievements and milestones to promote self-confidence and motivation.
Collaboration and Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with teachers and therapists sharing information and observations to ensure consistency in supporting the student's needs.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or coursework in special education, disability studies, or related fields preferred.
Demonstrate subject matter competency by:
- Earning an Associate's (or higher) degree; or
- Completing at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an instituation of higher education; or
- Passing a formal assessment measuring one's knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics.
A minimum of a Colorado 1-year stubstitute teacher authorization.
Experience working with individuals with severe and profound disabilities, preferably in a school or educational setting. (Preferred)
Understanding of disability rights, special education laws, and best practices in supporting individuals with complex needs.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Patience, empathy, and resilience in working with individuals who may have limited communication or challenging behaviors.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge in supporting students with severe and profound needs.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Additional Duties:

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt EOE

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