2024-25 Paraprofessional Vocational-Community Connections - #1690803

Responsible for assisting the ACE Coordinator with coordinating and implementing the Alternative Cooperative

Education (ACE) program, including assisting in arranging job opportunities and interviews, job coaching, providing transportation to

and from work sites and evaluating student progress/needs. The ACE vocational program provides work experience, related classroom

instruction and vocational transition planning for high school students with special 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 Frequency % of Time

Daily = D On an annual
Weekly = W basis, e.g. 10

Monthly = M hours of a 40

hour work
Quarterly = Q

week = 10/40
Annually = A = 25%

1. Assist students in learning the skills needed for specific jobs and in obtaining necessary tools D 25%
for jobs (clothing, shoes, watch, etc.).

2. Collaborate with job sites on District’s expectations, student progress, documentation and D 20%
evaluation.

3. Observe and record student progress on the job site and make modifications or adjustments D 20%
based on evaluations.

4. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. D 1%

5. Transport students to and from work in district van or assist with public transportation. W 10%

6. Assist in arranging job sites in the community for students. Make new community contacts W 10%
for future job sites and arrange interviews with students and businesses.

7. Develop job tasks and expectations with employers and coaches. W 5%

8. Plan learning experiences for students with ACE Coordinator. W 2%

9. Prepare documentation and reports on student progress/needs. W 2%

10. Schedule meetings between ACE Coordinator, instructors, students, parents and/or employers W 2%
to communicate student progress/needs.

11. Attend appropriate inservices, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences Q 2%
and/or school functions.

12. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 1%

TOTAL = 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year of related experience

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Experience working with special needs students preferred
  

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

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

• District Small Vehicle Permit required after hire

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire

• Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years 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

• Personal computer and keyboarding skills

• Bilingual oral and written communication skills may be required or preferred

• Ability to mediate interpersonal conflicts

• Ability and desire to work with special needs students

• 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 procedures

• Ability to participate and work in a team environment

• 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

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 at both school and employment sites
  

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 feel x

Reach with hands and arms x

41608 – Paraprofessional, Vocational

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

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 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) x

Peripheral vision x

Depth perception x

Ability to adjust focus x

41608 – Paraprofessional, Vocational

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate x

Loud

Very Loud

41608 – Paraprofessional, Vocational