Instructional Support Paraprofessional - Title 1

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 seeks an elementary/early grades assistant to support Title I reading and writing instruction. You will oversee small groups (3-6 students), supervise across campus, and perform clerical tasks while helping prepare instructional materials.

Responsibilities include tutoring students, coordinating lesson materials, and participating in crossing guard and lunchroom duties as needed. Must meet basic educational prerequisites and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or two years of college (48 semester hours) or approved assessment within 30 days of hire.
• Upload official 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.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Criminal background check and district fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Title I teachers by overseeing small groups (3-6 students) for reading/writing instruction.
• supervise students throughout the day in classroom, playground and cafeteria.
• Perform clerical and computer tasks (word processing, typing, filing, copying).
• Tutor individual students in reading/writing/language skills.
• Prepare materials for lessons and displays; process books.
• Perform crossing guard duties and attend crossing guard training.
• Perform lunchroom monitor duties and manage student lunch activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or 2 years of college (48 semester hours)

District-approved assessment (to meet ESSA)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Office equipment knowledge

Basic English writing & communication

Job description

183- Work Day Calendar

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

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

Job Summary

Assist Title I teachers as needed by overseeing small groups (3-6 students) for reading/writing instruction, supervising students throughout the day, performing clerical and computer tasks, tutoring individual students in reading/writing/language skills and preparing materials for lessons.

• Oversee small groups (3-6 students) for reading/writing instructions.
• Supervise students throughout the day, as assigned, i.e., classroom, playground and cafeteria.
• Perform clerical and computer tasks i.e., word processing, typing, filing and copying.
• Tutor individual students in reading/writing/language skills.
• Prepare materials for lessons, assemble learning displays/bulletin boards and process books.
• (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.

For School Year 2026-2027

183- Work Day Calendar

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

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

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 official 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.
• 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