2023-24 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education - Eyestone Elementary

Responsible for assisting Early Childhood students by providing instruction and physical support for students with mild
to significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or
self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.

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. Frequency of duties, percent
of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks Frequency % of Time
Daily = D On an annual

Weekly = W basis, e.g. 10 Monthly = M hours of a 40
Quarterly = Q hour work week = 10/40
Annually = A = 25%

1. Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting D 50%
materials for individual students needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small
groups. Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines
and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior. Support students with
accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom
environment. Provide conditions for a positive and caring learning environment. Assist with
implementing specialized services as outlined on IEPs.

2. Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Support transitions to D 10%
and from bus stops, with bath rooming, and movement within the building. Assist students with
personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include spoon feeding, tube feeding,
toileting, catherization, and diapering. Lift, transfer or push students in wheelchairs. Use
alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and
adapt classroom materials for use by students.

3. Support the classroom teacher in the formal assessment of the strengths and needs of children D 10%
using Teaching Strategies GOLD three times a year and informally through the development
of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis.

4. Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program D 10%
paperwork.

5. Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to student’s circumstances. D 7%
Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.

6. Work with children in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities D 7%
for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.

7. Support the teacher in communicating the child’s daily progress with parents or other staff who D 3%
work with the child.

8. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. D 1%
9. Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and M 1%

meetings that are required for special education paraprofessionals.
10. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 1%
TOTAL= 100%

2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • phone: (970) 490-3488
web: www.psdschools.org

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of a Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire

• PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire
• PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire
• Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire
• Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Mathematical skills including basic calculations and application of basic math concepts
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills may be required or preferred
• Ability to understand diverse learning needs, second language instructional practices, and special education modifications for

safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
• Basic operating knowledge of and experience with office software
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities

field trips, etc.

41603 – Paraprofessional Early Childhood Integrated Services

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Use hands to finger, handle or feed X
Reach with hands and arms X
Climb or balance X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
Talk X
Hear X
Taste X
Smell X

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X
Up to 25 pounds X
Up to 50 pounds X
Up to 100 pounds X
More than 100 pounds X

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare X
Analyze X
Communicate X
Copy X
Coordinate X
Instruct X
Compute X
Synthesize X
Evaluate X
Interpersonal Skills X
Compile X
Negotiate X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X
Work near moving mechanical parts X
Work in high, precarious places X
Fumes or airborne particles X
Toxic or caustic chemicals X
Outdoor weather conditions X
Extreme cold (non-weather) X
Extreme heat (non-weather) X
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives X
Risk of radiation X
Vibration X

41603 – Paraprofessional Early Childhood Integrated Services

VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision X
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus X

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate X
Loud
Very Loud

41603 – Paraprofessional Early Childhood Integrated Services