Special Education Paraprofessional
- $19 Hourly
- Full-Time
Grand Peak Academy (GPA) is a kindergarten-eighth grade classical, Core
Knowledge public charter school committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Northeast Colorado Springs. GPA offers a holistic classical approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.
Purpose statement
Grand Peak Academy is seeking paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year! These individuals will join a committed team of educators to strengthen the foundation of an extraordinary school. In their daily practice, GPA interventionists will improve the educational outcomes for students, cultivate a culture that encourages young learners and leaders, and leverage data and evidence-based practices.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
● Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Grand Peak Academy along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues and IDEA.
● Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk in reading, writing and/or mathematics to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring.
● Work with school personnel in the Multi-tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention (MTSS-RTI) process by assisting in determining Intervention Plan and Individualized Education Program services.
● Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
● Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic
strengths and weaknesses.
● Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and
progress during interventions.
● Manage a classroom of students for short periods of time as requested by teachers.
● Perform recess, lunch, crossing guard duty several times per week, and other duties as assigned.
● Implement accommodations in accordance with the IEP under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher.
● Provide small group instruction in necessary areas under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher.
● Provide behavioral support to students as needed under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher.
Qualifications
● High School diploma or equivalent
● Successfully complete background check
Compensation
Hourly Pay: $19.21
Address
Grand Peak Academy
Colorado Springs, COIndustry
Education
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