Special Needs Paraeducator
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Position Type: Support Staff/Paraeducator-SPED Significant NeedsDate Posted: 8/29/2024Location: Sterling High SchoolSignificant Needs Paraeducator Sterling High School Full- time, 167 scheduled working days during school year, 8.5 hours/day, 4-day school week (Tuesday-Friday) Salary range: $17.30 hour dependent on education and experience TITLE: Paraeducator QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Paraeducators who provide instructional support must meet one of the following three academic requirements:

successfully pass the Work Keys test at the Silver level (contact the Sterling Workforce Center for testing/scheduling), or

48 hours college credit, or

an associate's degree or higher.

2. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed. 3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Teacher JOB GOAL: To provide a well-organized, smooth functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist with lunch, snack and clean up routines. 2. Assist with wash-up and toilet routines. 3. Help with clothing. 4. Under supervision of a licensed teacher, prepare for classroom activities. 5. Perform clerical work. 6. Assist in preparing class displays and bulletin boards. 7. Care for equipment. 8. Assist the teacher with classroom activities. 9. Assist the teacher in duties relating to the supervision of the playground. 10. Participate in in-service training programs. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Notation: All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District's website.RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,900 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday). RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules. Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor). RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexuakl orientation, national origin, disability, genetic informatino, pregnancy, or any other protected charactertistic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.