Early Childhood Instructional Para Educator - Summit Elementary School

Cherry Creek Careers; Colorado; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Careers is seeking an Instructional Para Educator to support students under licensed staff. You will help individuals or small groups with basic curriculum work, prepare materials, reinforce learning, and assist with behavior and discipline procedures.

Under supervision, you will monitor students, assist with assessments, and help with clerical tasks in the classroom, contributing to a positive instructional environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Assists students with basic curriculum work under licensed staff.
• Prepares classroom materials and monitors student progress.
• Supports learning activities and reinforces classroom routines.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows district policies.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher by preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 30%
• Assist students with classroom activities and curriculum delivery in small groups. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 30%
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during activities. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 20%
• Perform basic clerical tasks in the classroom (typing, filing, inventory, etc.). Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 10%
• Assist with field trips or safety drills as needed. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Equivalency

Two years college or higher

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Para Educator

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Paraeducators

Supervising Position: School Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 05

Last Updated: 03/04/2024

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with basic curriculum work, implementing programming, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing discipline procedures. Assist classroom teacher by preparing classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. May include work with behaviorally challenging children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Assist classroom teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 30%
• 2. Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 30%
• 3. Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 20%
• 4. 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. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 10%
• 5. Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%
• 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily, Percentage of Time: 5%
• TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• 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:
  • Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Obtained an associate’s or higher degree; or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate:
    • Reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; or
    • Reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness
• Basic knowledge of typical 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
• Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)
• Visual concentration
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Squatting
• Overhead work
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Normal school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement