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ACCEL Schools · 23 hours ago

Banning Lewis Academy - SPED Paraprofessional

Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.37/hr - $21.37/hr

ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Education Paraprofessional at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. This role provides essential administrative support to the Special Education department, managing paperwork and assisting in the coordination of services for students with special needs.

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate behavioral support to students using research-based interventions and strategies as directed by the special education teacher

Provides research-based, data driven specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) as directed by the special education teacher

Reinforces a positive learning environment with emphasis on individualized instruction

Administers instruction to align with provided curricula including Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEO’s) as needed

Maintains record of students’ activities, progress, behaviors, observation sheets, point sheets and other data collection as directed

Provides program and lesson modifications for individual students to enhance appropriate academic, social, emotional and cognitive skills as directed by special education and general education teachers

Provides clerical assistance to teachers by grading papers, making copies, collating packets, running errands, etc

Utilizes district provided CPI training appropriately and consistently

Demonstrates leadership qualities including role modeling, diffusing volatile and stressful situations and following through on appropriate discipline per guidelines

Administers behavior modification as directed

Acts as a liaison between special and general education teachers including relaying messages, input and feedback on how things are working

Provides support for substitute teachers so the classroom can run effectively in the absence of a regular teacher

Assists and supervises students’ assessments, including national, state and teacher generated testing as assigned

Participates in special education, in-service training and building level staff meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPI trainingSpecial education experienceData managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsBasic math skillsCustomer service skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Apps proficiencyCritical thinkingProblem solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

No experience required; experience working with special needs children preferred

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills

Basic math and accounting skills

Customer service and public relations skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions

Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

Ability to maintain excellent attendance

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions

Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision

Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Apps

Criminal background check required for hire

Valid Colorado driver's license required for hire

CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire

CPI within 6 months of hire