Banning Lewis Academy - SPED Behavior Paraprofessional

Nice to have:

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills.

Basic math and accounting skills.

Customer service and public relations skills.

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The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.37/hour.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado’s Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law.

Paid Time Off: The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles.

We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Special Education Behavior Paraprofessional

Provides appropriate behavioral support to students using research-based interventions and strategies as directed by the special education teacher.

Administers instruction to align with provided curricula including Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEO’s) as needed.

Maintains record of students’ activities, progress, behaviors, observation sheets, point sheets and other data collection as directed.

Provides program and lesson modifications for individual students to enhance appropriate academic, social, emotional and cognitive skills as directed by special education and general education teachers.

Demonstrates leadership qualities including role modeling, diffusing volatile and stressful situations and following through on appropriate discipline per guidelines.

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CCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Special Education Behavior Paraprofessional at Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy

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ado Springs, CO. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides essential administrative support to the Special Education department at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves managing paperwork, maintaining records, and assisting in the coordination of services for students with special needs.

Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Preparatory community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006.  At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.