What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Building Floating Support - Special Education - Shepardson Elementary position at Poudre School District?
Responsible for providing building level substitute coverage for licensed and classified positions. May include
stepping in as an integrated services/special education paraprofessional, instructional paraprofessional, or licensed teacher in the
absence of the regular teacher or paraprofessional. Instruct students, facilitate student learning, provide general assistance and
support to school building as directed by building administrators as needed for student supervision and instructional needs.
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
1. Provide building level substitute coverage for licensed classrooms, provide instruction to students as outlined in lesson
plans, and use materials provided to attain lesson goals. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
2. Provide building level substitute coverage for Integrated Services/Special Education Paraprofessional, or Instructional
Paraprofessional positions. Assist the General Classroom or Special Education Teacher with implementing instruction
and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, monitoring
and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, implementing daily and long range lessons and activities to meet
student needs.
3. Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures, maintains a safe and orderly environment and takes
all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains reasonable
rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
4. Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc.
Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
5. Collaborate with teachers and staff members ahead of time for planned absences and coverage needs. Plan as necessary
with staff members to provide coverage throughout the building. Communicate regularly with school administrators on
building coverage needs.
6. Assist staff members and/or administration with special projects.
7. Attend appropriate in services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions.
8. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, teaching or related field strongly preferred
- One to two years of related experience
- Experience working with special needs students preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • phone: (970) 490-3488
web: www.psdschools.org
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month 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 and desire to work with students with various moderate to severe physical disabilities, emotional disabilities and
- Ability to diffuse volatile student situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow
- Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
- Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize
appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Basic operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals and media equipment
- 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.
- Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students
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
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
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 x
Work with explosives x
Risk of radiation x
Vibration x
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
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NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate x
Loud
Very Loud
41811 – In-Building Floating Support
Salary : $19 - $22
