Instructional Para Educator - Red Hawk Ridge Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools is seeking an Instructional Para Educator to support licensed staff in delivering curriculum and reinforcing learning skills. You will assist with individual and small-group instruction, prepare materials, monitor student progress, and help maintain classroom discipline.

The role includes assisting with clerical tasks, field trips, and special events, under supervision. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information are

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma is required.
• No professional work experience required.
• Title I assignments may require two years of college or an associate’s degree, or demonstrated knowledge and assessment of reading/writing/mathematics readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with curriculum work and reinforce learning skills in small groups or individually.
• Prepare classroom materials and monitor students; assist with grading and recording achievement.
• Reinforce discipline procedures and support behavior management.
• Perform basic clerical tasks for the teacher (typing, filing, ordering supplies, data entry).
• Support field trips and classroom events as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

One-on-one instruction

Small group instruction

Office software (Microsoft Office)

Office equipment basics

Education

High School Equivalency diploma

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

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.

• Assist classroom teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed. (Daily, 30%)
• Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. (Daily, 30%)
• 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%)
• 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%]. (Daily, 10%)
• Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary. (Daily, 5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested. (Daily, 5%)

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