Instructional Support Paraprofessional

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs is seeking a paraeducator to support classroom teachers by reinforcing curriculum with small groups, tutoring in English, and performing clerical tasks.

You will supervise students on playgrounds, field trips, and lunch; maintain records, prepare instructional materials, and administer tests in reading, writing, math and comprehension. FLSA: Non-Exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree (or higher) OR two years of college (48 semester hours) OR approved ESSA assessment within 30 days of hire.
• Upload transcripts if applicable.
• 0–2 years experience.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small group or individual activities with students to reinforce curriculum.
• Supervise students' activities and assignments, tutor and provide English language instruction.
• Perform clerical and computer work.
• Supervise playgrounds and hallways, ensure student safety when crossing streets.
• Maintain student records with confidentiality.
• Prepare instructional materials, correct and grade work, monitor groups, report progress to teachers.
• Administer tests in reading, writing, math, and comprehension.
• Supervise students during field trips and lunch periods as assigned.
• Perform crossing guard duties and assist with lunchroom supervision as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher / 48 semester hours

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

For School Year 2026-2027

183- Work Day Calendar 7- 7.5 hrs/day (determined by school)

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.88+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)

https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Job Summary

Support the classroom teacher by reinforcing curriculum with individual or small groups of students. Tutor and provide assistance and instruction in the English language. Perform clerical and computer work. Assist in supervising students on playgrounds, in hallways, crossing the street, and on field trips. Assist with maintaining student records, preparing instructional material, correcting and grading student work, monitoring groups of children, and reporting progress to teachers. Administer test in reading, writing, math, and comprehension.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct small group or individual activities with students to reinforce curriculum.
• Supervise individual student's activities and assignments, tutor and provide assistance and instruction in the English language.
• Perform clerical and computer work.
• Supervise or assist in supervising playgrounds and hallways and ensure safety of children while crossing the street.
• Maintain student records by properly documenting and organizing student files, while respecting confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing instructional material and learning displays, correcting and grading student work, monitoring groups of children, and reporting progress to Teachers.
• Administer tests in oral, reading, writing, math and comprehension.
• Supervise students as assigned.
• Assist Teachers during field trips by supervising students to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• (Elementary/K-8) Perform crossing guard duties as assigned by school administration to include attending crossing guard training and direction action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing.
• (Elementary/K-8) Perform lunchroom monitor duties as assigned by school administration to include assisting students with lining up to receive their lunches, helping students open items on their trays, enforcing lunchroom rules, leading students to the lunchroom, dismissing students from the lunchroom, wiping down tables, and assisting with organizing and implementing indoor activities for students during inclement weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree (or higher) OR two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours) OR passed the District-approved assessment to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act required within 30 calendar days of hire (e.g. ACT-Work Keys Exam).
• Upload/Scan transcripts if applicable.
• 0 2 years experience.
• Child development, literacy or English language experience preferred.
• Basic English, writing and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt