Secondary ESS Paraprofessional

Mancos School District

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
● High school diploma or equivalent.
● Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college, e.g. associates degree, or 48 semester hours of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and NCLB qualifications) prior to or shortly after being hired.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
● Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
● Strong decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills
● Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels
● Ability to work and build positive relationships with school staff, families, and youth
● Ability to communicate and coordinate with a variety of school and community groups
● Commitment to collaborating and progress monitoring with colleagues and partners to achieve desired results
● Be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
● Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
● Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:
● CPR and First Aid training preferred at hire.
● Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within the first year of hire.
● Colorado driver’s license and school district small vehicle operator permit may be required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
● Operating knowledge of and experience with computers
● Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and Google
● Student information systems

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
● Reports to: Secondary ESS Coordinator & Building Principal
● Direct Reports: Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, at recess, lunch and to and from classes.