Job description

St. Vrain Community Montessori School
Paraeducator (Guide), Special Education

(Draft, 06/10/20)*

Reports to:
Special Education Lead Guide as direct supervisor; dotted line relationship with relevant
Lead Guides

Summary:
The Special Education Paraeducator assists students by reinforcing learning skills in their daily schedules, reinforces appropriate school behavior, and encourages students to become independent and to meet their IEP goals. Special Education paraprofessional positions serve a range of students from K-8 with varying levels of needs. Flexibility to move between/among students/assignments as determined by administration is essential.

Required Education and Experience:

● Associate Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment
● May require training in Montessori pedagogy and methods
● Two + years of experience working with students in a school setting. May require experience in working with children with various learning and physical disabilities.
● CPR/First Aid Certification, as required

Required Characteristics, Skills, and Additional Qualifications:
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong interpersonal relations skills
● Ability to collaborate with staff and teachers
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural, socio-economically diverse setting
● Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
● Ability to manage multiple priorities
● Ability to promote and follow Board policies, building, and department procedures
● Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

● Ability to relate sensitively and joyfully to children and adults
● Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
● English language skills
● Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
● Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, email, etc.
● Operating knowledge of and experience with word processing, spreadsheets,

Google Docs, etc.
● Punctuality and ability to maintain school hours
● Willingness and ability to make student-centered decisions
● Willingness and ability to take on a variety of tasks throughout the day

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 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. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on assignment.

E Assist students in classroom activities. Assist in appropriate activities during
Distance Learning. Support teacher instruction.

E Monitor students for safety including during recess, field trips, and lunch.
E Move with children between floor, child-sized tables, and standing activities.
E Collect and enter student performance data and maintain records.
E Implement appropriate behavioral techniques for special needs children individually.
E Enable students to become as independent as possible in their ability to perform required tasks.
E Aid students in maintaining appropriate composure and behavior in class.
● Perform other duties as assigned
E May provide physical care for children, including lifting children from wheelchair and assisting with other physical transitions, if necessary
E May assist with the personal care and needs of students, including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and/or following health/dietary plans, if necessary

Physical Requirements: The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Stand
● Walk
● Sit
● Stoop, kneel, or crouch
● Lift up to 50 pounds
● Travel by foot between buildings in all weather conditions

Other Responsibilities and Duties:

E Participate in regular staff meetings
● Participate in ongoing in-service training
● Attend and participate in SVCMS Events, including Parent Visiting, Parent

Education Events, and Community Building Events, in accordance with the
Community Engagement Support Statement

E Check school email at the beginning and at the end of each work day
E Be at your scheduled post, ready to begin your duties as scheduled, generally 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily

*All job descriptions are likely to be refined further as return-to-school conditions for the fall are better understood as well as at the conclusion of the pandemic.

Essential responsibilities and duties are indicated with an “E” instead of a bullet point. It is imperative that individual staff are able to perform their Essential
Duties, regardless of the mode of operation during the pandemic. Please review thoroughly before signing your Continuation Letter agreeing to your ability and intention to perform the Essential Duties of your position.

Flexibility Statement
As mentioned in your continuation letter, your position may entail duties different from and/or in addition to the duties listed in this job description in light of potential changes in response to orders from Boulder County Public Health and/or other entities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, you may be asked to perform the duties of your position in a variety of circumstances (in-person instruction, distance-based instruction, and/or a combination of these) among which fluctuations will most likely occur.'
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Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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