Classroom Support Paraeducator

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Instructional Para Educator to support licensed staff by assisting students with basic curriculum work and reinforcing skills. You will help prepare materials, monitor progress, and contribute to behavior reinforcement, while assisting teachers with classroom tasks and documentation.

Work may involve one-on-one and small-group support, classroom management, and occasional event coverage.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• No professional work experience required.
• Title I assignments must meet one of the following requirements: two years of college, an associate degree, or demonstrated knowledge in reading, writing and math.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate English language skills.
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work alone and with others.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
• Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips.
• Perform basic clerical work for the classroom teacher, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs and maintenance, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping.
• Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Independent work

Discipline management

Education

High School Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Instructional Para Educator to support licensed staff by assisting students with basic curriculum work and reinforcing skills. You will help prepare materials, monitor progress, and contribute to behavior reinforcement, while assisting teachers with classroom tasks and documentation.

Work may involve one-on-one and small-group support, classroom management, and occasional event coverage.