Paraeducator l: SPED (Doherty HS) - Colorado Springs School District 11
$3,692,000–$4,409,600 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, reinforcing learning and developing academic, communication, and functional skills. Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while monitoring, documenting, and reporting student progress and behavior. Support classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, recording attendance, and completing required paperwork. Assist students with daily routines, transitions, and independence, promoting a structured, positive learning environment through behavior plan reinforcement and social-emotional development. Supervise students across multiple settings including classrooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, and field trips, utilizing standard office and classroom technology to support documentation and instructional requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate's or higher degree; or demonstrated rigorous standard of quality through a formal state or local academic assessment (ex: ACT-Work Keys and ETS-ParaPro)
- Experience working with children with disabilities or in a related setting
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently
- Ability to drag and lift objects from floor to shoulder height up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis
- Ability to push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds from shoulder to overhead
- Ability to feel the shape, size, and temperature of objects
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks as needed
- Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in high-stress or crisis situations
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and follow compliance requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in education or related field
- Bilingual skills relevant to district population
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