POSITION: Special Education Paraprofessional - Limited Term

Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; to assist in managing health needs of individual students and to do other related work as required.

DUTIES: * Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises. * Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities. * Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel. * Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors. * Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. * Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students. * Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information. * Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment. * Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.

REQUIREMENTS: * High School Diploma * Criminal Background Check required for hire * Clean driving record

PREFERRED SKILLS: * Equivalent of 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university, an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university, or proof of proficiency by passing a District accepted test. * Prefer One year of paid or volunteer experience working with groups of children.

WAGE: $18.00 - $22.40/ Hour

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and Local Incentives.

SHIFTS: Full and part-time opportunities available

JOB SITE: Montrose, CO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).