2024-25 In-Building Floating Support Special Education- Integrated Services

nformation specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services

This position will support multiple sites/grade levels within a school zone rather than be located at one specific school. These positions will support students who have an IEP (both in special education and general education classrooms).

Pay Range: $20.02 - $22.42  (min – 12% above min)/hr* 

Hours/day: 7 (2 days per week Tuesday and Thursdays)

Work calendar days: 177

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include:  PERA retirement, short and long term disability.

Additional information: Please read the job description carefully.

• Those hired in these positions do not qualify for section 12.1.4 of the Employee Agreement (they will not receive both his/her regular classified wages as well as the licensed in-house substitute rate)

• Must hold a valid Colorado Substitute Authorization or Colorado Educator License

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing building level substitute coverage for licensed and classified positions. May include stepping in as an integrated services/special education 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.

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 positions. Assist 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, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• 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
• Colorado Department of Education Substitute Authorization required; Colorado Department of Education Teaching licenses or Special Services Provider License preferred 
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org