Literacy & Small-Group Instruction Paraprofessional

School District 27J; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

School District 27J is seeking a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Paraprofessional to assist classroom teachers with instruction of individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms. You will help with planning and instruction, supervise students, prepare materials, record student progress, test students, perform clerical duties, communicate with parents, and administer basic first aid as needed.

Bilingual skills are not required, but helpful.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.
• Must be able to get along with others, be flexible to change, and willing to work with multiple grade levels and teachers.
• Possess excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with school staff, students and parents.
• Passion and desire to help students improve their literacy skills and other educational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and instructing individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms.
• Supervise and instruct individual and small groups of students without certified teacher present for tutoring and other activities.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and during other activities to ensure safety and security of students.
• Prepare various materials used in classrooms, including designing, copying, binding etc.
• Assist with student data collection that includes daily student work cum folders, portfolios, report cards, and recording assessment data.
• Administer tests to determine academic skill levels as directed by certified instructors.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certifications preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Keyboarding

Word processing

Job description

School District 27J is seeking a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Paraprofessional to assist classroom teachers with instruction of individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms. You will help with planning and instruction, supervise students, prepare materials, record student progress, test students, perform clerical duties, communicate with parents, and administer basic first aid as needed.

Bilingual skills are not required, but helpful.