Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1) at Garfield County School District 16

Job Title:  Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1)
Job Family:  Classified
Department:  Grand Valley Middle School
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt 
Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule:  $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Reports to:  Building Principal
Job ID #:  1468
General Summary: 

Special Education paraprofessionals assists a student with significant special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment).  A 1:1 paraprofessional will work directly with the special education teacher and a single student within the severe needs classroom. This may involve medical, behavioral and learning support.

Required Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assisting a student with significantspecial needs in achieving academic success
• Working with a student with significant special needs who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire) 
• Personal care • Social integration • Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and  Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
• Any other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 year associate's degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) OR the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency test
• Licensed as registered Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Colorado Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications - or ability to certify
• Ability to become CPI Restraint Trained
• Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License