• Job Description

  Req#: 7794
  Position Type:
  School Based Support: Secretary, Para, Custodian/ Paraprofessional
  
  
  Date Posted:
  12/5/2023
  
  
  Location:
  Prairie Vista Youth Services Center (PVYSC)
  
  
  Date Available:
  ASAP
  
  
  Closing Date:
  12/19/2023
  
  
  experience with youth that have struggled in traditional systems
  experience working in an environment with detained or committed youth
  3+ years experience working with students
  An understanding of the impact of trauma on behavior
  Ability to speak and write in Spanish
  Provide direct instruction and/or academic support and supervision for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) while in general education and special education classrooms.
  Modify academic materials under direction from the general and/or Special Education teachers and assist with the delivery of instruction.
  Identify and facilitate peer relationships and natural supports (assessments).
  Maintain required forms and records as requested by the Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
  Consult with general education teachers regarding best practice in special education.
  Communicate observations, concerns, activities, and progress with the Special Education Teacher and other Therapist or Specialists.
  Assist both Special Education and General Education teachers with minor clerical duties are needed
  Attend trainings as required by Building Principal, Special Education Teacher and/or Director of Special Education.
  Attend student staffings as requested by Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
  Support classroom teachers and assist in supervision in one-on-one, lab and classroom environments.
  High School diploma or equivalent.
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as Behavior Plans, IEPs, staff and student handbooks.
  Ability to collect data, write routine reports and simple correspondences.
  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from general or special education teachers and related services providers.
  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
  CPR and First Aid certification preferred, but not required for this position.
  Experience working with students with disabilities preferred but not required.
  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
  Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
  Experience working with students with disabilities preferred, but not required.
  Please note: this position has been re-posted from its original closing date.
  
  DESCRIPTION:
  School District 27J is seeking a talented special education paraprofessional to support the students of the educational program at the Prairie Vista Youth Services Center. PRVYSC serves youth in Northeast Colorado judicial districts through the Division of Youth Services (DYS). The educational program exists to empower every student so that they can build a positive future and we need your help making this a reality for all of our students. Students are in class five periods per day (Tuesday through Friday) with class sizes of 10 or less and with two adults in the classroom at all times. The maximum number of students we have at any given time is 40. Our students can be anywhere from 12 to 18 years old, transition frequently and can be with us anywhere from 2 days to 2 years. We are looking for a special education paraprofessional who will provide services to special education students with their case manager as well as support all of our students in collaboration with our staff in a lab and in a one-on-one setting. This is a new position so flexibility is a must as we learn how this position will best support our students. This is a non-traditional teaching and learning environment yet our staff will tell you that they feel more valued and have more of an impact in this environment than any other that they have worked in.
  This is the opportunity you have been waiting for to make a difference in the lives of those who need us the most!
  The ideal candidate will have:
  • experience with youth that have struggled in traditional systems

  • experience working in an environment with detained or committed youth

  • 3+ years experience working with students

  • An understanding of the impact of trauma on behavior

  • Ability to speak and write in Spanish
  
  SALARY: Classified Grade I, $17.88- $22.06 per hour to start, depending on relevant experience. 8 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday, 9 month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Position is eligible for benefits.
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide direct instruction and/or academic support and supervision for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) while in general education and special education classrooms.
  • Modify academic materials under direction from the general and/or Special Education teachers and assist with the delivery of instruction.
  • Identify and facilitate peer relationships and natural supports (assessments).
  • Maintain required forms and records as requested by the Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
  • Consult with general education teachers regarding best practice in special education.
  • Communicate observations, concerns, activities, and progress with the Special Education Teacher and other Therapist or Specialists.
  • Assist both Special Education and General Education teachers with minor clerical duties are needed
  • Attend trainings as required by Building Principal, Special Education Teacher and/or Director of Special Education.
  • Attend student staffings as requested by Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
  • Support classroom teachers and assist in supervision in one-on-one, lab and classroom environments.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as Behavior Plans, IEPs, staff and student handbooks.
  • Ability to collect data, write routine reports and simple correspondences.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from general or special education teachers and related services providers.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred, but not required for this position.
  • Experience working with students with disabilities preferred but not required.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.
  
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working with students with disabilities preferred, but not required.
  Please Note: All posted vacancies in the District close at 4:00 p.m. Mouintain Time.
  
  All future correspondence regarding this position will be handled via the email address that you provide on your online application. Please regularly check both your In-Box and SPAM folder for these email messages.
  
  
  
  27J benefit information is found here Benefits Information Note: Certified positions at .8 and greater are benefited. Classified positions of 30 hours and above are benefitted.
  
  The salary schedule for this position can be found here Salary Information
  
  Information about temporary leave and vacation benefits can be found here Leaves Information
  
  Non-Discrimination Notice/Link Non-Discrimination Notice
  
  
  

• About the company

  School District 27J educates more than 16,500 students from Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, and a portion of the city of Aurora and encompasses parts of Adams, Broomfield and Weld counties. DISCLAIMER: School District 27J created this page to p...

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