Instructional Para Educator - Homestead Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking an Instructional Para Educator to assist licensed staff in supporting students with basic curriculum work and classroom activities in Centennial, CO. You will help prepare materials, monitor behavior, and reinforce learning alongside teachers.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, supervising groups, and performing light clerical duties while ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs.

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 study at an institution of higher education; or an associate’s or higher degree; or demonstrated knowledge via assessment of reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Frequency: Daily, 30%
• Assist students with classroom activities. Deliver curriculum to individuals and small groups to ensure mastery of subjects. Frequency: Daily, 30%
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during activities (play, lunch, detention, classroom, field trips). Frequency: Daily, 20%
• Perform basic clerical work for the classroom teacher (typing, filing, data entry, ordering supplies, etc.). Frequency: Daily, 10%
• Assist with other classroom events such as field trips or fire drills. Frequency: Daily, 5%
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily, 5%

Skills

Intermediate English

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork & independent work

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Two years of college

Associate’s or higher degree

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

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, 30%
• 2. Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. Frequency: Daily, 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, 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. [Daily, 10%]
• 5. Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary. Frequency: Daily, 5%
• 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency: Daily, 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