Roaring Fork High School is currently accepting applications for full time Special Education Paraprofessionals, to begin in August, 2018. This position starts at $14.65 per hour, but would start higher for an individual with previous experience. 

DEFINITION

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student’s IEP if applicable. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the principal or assistant principal.  

Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, special education teacher or special service provider.  

PRIMARY DUTIES

1)    Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management. 

2)    Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.

3)    Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.

4)    Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior. 

5)    Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies.

6)    Assist in proctoring tests.

7)    Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials. 

8)    Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher’s lesson plans.

9)    Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.

10)  Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.

11)  Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.