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Ridgway School District R-2 Paraprofessional - Special Education Secondary in Ridgway, Colorado
Job Posting - Special Education Paraprofessional-Secondary
Classification: Support Staff / Full Time / Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Responsibilities: To assist and support the special education teacher and program for high-needs and regular special education students. Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the students within their classroom and outside of the classroom, daily documentation, supplementing students' IEP's, and assisting teachers. There may be additional responsibilities working one-on-one with high-needs special education students caring for their physical and emotional health, and safety while affirming their abilities striving to promote dignity in all relationships; Works with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class, implements behavior management plans and provides behavior support which includes management, personal care and social integration.
Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification (required once hired) Flexible Demonstrated excellent oral and written skills, attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to support students at all grade levels
Preferred: Experience as a paraprofessional and/or experience with special education students Associate's degree or higher Highly Qualified (must have an Associate's degree or higher or can become HQ by taking a Paraprofessional Assessment once hired) Basic technology skills (Microsoft Office Applications, email)
Start Date: August 15, 2024 (New Staff Orientation) August 20-22, 2024 (Professional Development) August 26, 2024 (1st Day of School)
Work Schedule: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Monday-Friday 9-month position (as per School Calendar)
Salary/Benefits: $15.00-16.15/hour (Based on 2023-2024 salary matrix. Increase are proposed for the 2024-2025 school year) depending on qualification & education. Benefits include 100% paid health/dental insurance, optional vision and supplemental insurances, sick/personal/bereavement days, paid holidays, parent leave, PERA, and life insurance policy.
Please submit a Ridgway School District Support Staff Application (available at www.ridgway.k12.co.us), cover letter, resume and three current letters of recommendation to the following: Ridgway School District R-2 Attn: Human Resource Director 1115 West Clinton Street Ridgway, CO 81432 or email application documents to jbutterbaugh@ridgway.k12.co.us.
Contact Jeff Butterbaugh for more information at 970-626-4320 or jbutterbaugh@ridgway.k12.co.us.
Internal applications will be considered. Internal applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume.
Begin post date: March 28, 2024 End post date: Until filled