AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
POSITION: Paraprofessional, Substitute Special Education
Inclusive Learning Community (ILC)
LOCATION: District
PAY RANGE: C10 Ranges, $20.64-$25.92 per hour
CALENDAR: As needed
REPORTS TO: School Director
DISTRICT OVERVIEW:
Rigor, relevance, relationships, and choice make Mapleton Public Schools a destination district for both families and staff. In 2006, Mapleton challenged the traditional delivery of education by introducing schools that are small-by-design. Standards-based instruction is offered through the lens of engaging education models, including EL, International Baccalaureate, Big Picture, STEM, Performing and Visual Arts, Project-based Learning, Young Adult, and online.
In Mapleton’s full-choice system, families select their school based on how their child likes to learn, not where they live. Mapleton serves more than 6,700 students – from toddlers to young adults – in unincorporated Adams County, Thornton, and north Denver. With an unyielding commitment to academic success and personal growth, Mapleton is committed to raising expectations by removing obstacles to learning and supporting all students in achieving their dreams.
According to a recent community survey, parents/guardians are proud that their children attend Mapleton Public Schools and believe Mapleton schools are full of highly skilled and compassionate staff. Students view the quality of their education as favorable, and most students say they enjoy coming to school.
For more information about Mapleton Public Schools please visit our website.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Inclusive Learning Community (ILC) provides a continuum of supports and services so that students can experience academic success and access their grade-level peers in their least restrictive environment. In other districts, this level of programming may be considered an SSN, Intensive Learning, or center-based program. However, Mapleton’s ILC’s strive to implement an effective system of structures and supports that allow students to thrive in a variety of settings and ensure that students' time in the general education setting is productive and successful.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
EXPERIENCE: - 0-2 years’ experience working with children in a school setting. May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:
May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic computer skills, communication, and/or foreign language. May require operating knowledge of general Health care procedures. Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
First Aid and CPR certifications, Standard Precautions and Medication Administration may be required.
SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:
Work is assigned by supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Program Director and Asst. Director. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students. Also requires ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards; Infectious Disease Handbook; District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. Supervisor is always involved in decision making.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- May assist teachers with one or more of the following: implementing lesson plans; maintaining classroom; reinforcing skills and materials; administering, scoring, and/or recording tests and grades; evaluating students and/or program; preparing instructional materials; developing work schedules; performing clerical duties; maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports; supervising students to and from classroom and/or buses, on field trips, on playground, in computer lab, and/or during other activities; preparing classroom or learning environment with needed supplies and materials; tutoring; and/or leading activities of class and/or small groups.
- May assist students with understanding and reinforcing skills and materials in their native language. May also support parents by interpreting at school functions and/or by providing student progress information.
- May assist with student health care, including one or more of the following: administering first aid to ill or injured children; caring for bathroom needs; dispensing medication; assisting with medical needs; executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations; conducting health screenings; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations; and ordering and stocking medical supplies.
- May assist with maintaining, monitoring, and/or managing computer technology, including one or more of the following: IBM-compatible standalone workstations, computer labs, server, software, network, software licenses, troubleshooting, data backups, service and maintenance agreements, inventory and warranty information, replacement parts, software manual library, computer equipment usage, and/or computer-generated course/grade/attendance reports. May also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the building technology plan and technology budget.
- May attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, and/or school functions.
- May assist with lunch supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned or released in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Special Education assignments may require training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on non-verbal de-escalation and physical restraint. The District will provide the training/certification at no-cost to the employee and in accordance with Board Policy. New employees in assignments in which CPI is required will attend training within 30-45 days of their start date and will be required to attend a refresher course every 18-24 months.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES:
Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, and/or basic instructional skills. Duties and actions impact individuals within the immediate work unit or assigned building.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push/pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Completion of a pre-employment agility/physical is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, instruct, and analyze. May be frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS