Paraprofessional (Special Education) at Colfax Elementary School District
About the Employer
Colfax Elementary School District is located just 5 minutes off Interstate 80 along the Bear River in the Sierra Nevada foothills just below the Tahoe National Forest. Our one-school campus serves students in grades TK-8 with about two classes per grade level. We are small enough that we know each other’s names but large enough to have excellent educational and enrichment opportunities for our students. At Colfax Elementary, we are committed to providing our children with superior academic instruction that aligns with 21st Century learning skills to build problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Our families, our staff, and the community partner to provide instructional programs that challenge, motivate and equip our students to be leaders in our world. At CESD, we are a team of creative and dynamic people who value one another as family and are connected by a shared belief in the success of our children.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist with special education students and assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of Mild to Severe special education students and assist a certified teacher in reinforcing instruction to Special Day Class (SDC), Learning Center, Resource, Inclusion, or other non-severe special education students in a variety of settings. Assist in providing learning activities and meeting the special needs of assigned special education students in areas related to feeding, toileting, positioning, hygiene, motor skill, sensory and physical therapy functions; under the supervision of the school nurse monitor health conditions, and provide first aid. Assist in the implementation and instructional materials of individual education plans; assist in providing behavioral support and implementing behavior support and intervention plans, assist with individual assignments. To perform a variety of related duties to maintain a safe and positive learning environment in support of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) both inside and outside of the classroom. To support students within a Special Day Class (SDC), Learning Center/Resource Specialist, Inclusion, and/or PBIS Co-Teaching Program Model. This position requires a high degree of positive contact with students in Special Education and on IEP’s as well as certificated staff and under the direction of a certificated teacher.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE PROVIDE: -Resume -3 Current Letters of Recommendation QUALIFICATIONS: -High school diploma and pass the rigorous standard of quality on the equivalent locally developed Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment or an Associates Degree. -Preferred completion of at least one college course in the area of special education or attended at least six hours of in-service classes specifically related to special education. -Perform each essential duty satisfactorily -Maintain a certification in PART-R, CPI, or District approved physical restraint model. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -Valid California driver’s license -TB Clearance -Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
PLEASE PROVIDE: -Resume -3 Current Letters of Recommendation QUALIFICATIONS: -High school diploma and pass the rigorous standard of quality on the equivalent locally developed Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment or an Associates Degree. -Preferred completion of at least one college course in the area of special education or attended at least six hours of in-service classes specifically related to special education. -Perform each essential duty satisfactorily -Maintain a certification in PART-R, CPI, or District approved physical restraint model. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -Valid California driver’s license -TB Clearance -Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Colfax Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability.
Colfax Elementary School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Colfax Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability.
Colfax Elementary School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.