Instructional Para Educator - Indian Ridge Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Instructional Para Educator to support licensed staff in delivering basic curriculum work and reinforcing learning skills. You will prepare materials, monitor students, and help with behavior management and documentation.

The role involves assisting with individual and small-group instruction, grading support, and coordinating routine classroom tasks. This position may require flexibility for field trips and events.

Qualifications

• The position requires a background check and fingerprinting.
• Candidate must have a High School Equivalency diploma.
• No prior professional work experience is required.
• Title I assignments may require additional education or credentials as defined by state/local standards.
• Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and software is required.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with materials, tests, grading, attendance and related paperwork.
• Support students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Monitor student behavior and reinforce classroom rules during activities and transitions.
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry, inventory, and basic repairs coordination.
• Assist with field trips, drills, and other school events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising staff.

Skills

Intermediate English skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Work independently and in teams

Deescalation of volatile situations

Office software (Microsoft Office)

Office equipment familiarity

Education

High School Equivalency

Two years of higher education or associate degree

Knowledge of state/local assessments

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment (phones, copiers, fax, email)

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: 09/2026

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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. Daily 30%
• 2. Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. 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. 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. Daily 5%
• 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. 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
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

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