ParaEducator, Classroom Assistant

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thornton, CO is seeking a ParaEducator to assist students with reading, writing and basic math skills, under the guidance of classroom teachers. This replacement position supports small groups, helps implement instruction, reinforces school-wide discipline, and prepares classroom materials.

The role requires a high school diploma and a background check. The position is paid hourly, with standard hours per week at 10, and a 0.25 FTE.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience in working with school age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities and follow the teacher's instruction plan.
• Provide tutoring to individuals or small groups to support subject mastery.
• Monitor students during breaks, recess, and field trips to ensure safety.
• Prepare materials and assist with tests, grading, and attendance.
• Support with lunchroom/playground duty and other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Experience in working with school age children preferred

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

ParaEducator, Classroom Assistant JobID: 15635

• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Riverdale Elementary School
• Closing Date: 08/21/2026

GRADE: G1 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $18.40- $23.25)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.40
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:10
FTE:.25
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 1259
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY:

Assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with reading, writing and basic math skills, implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures. Assists instructor with preparation of classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with classroom activities. Implements teacher's instruction plan. Performs tutoring, both individually and with small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. Responsibilities include implementation of age–appropriate educational activities; provide direction and guidance to students; effectively handle student discipline; ensure student safety and security; communicate with parents, staff, and teachers; clean classroom areas; and record attendance.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
• Monitor students during breaks, recess, time outs, on field trips, etc.
• Assist with special projects. May administer first aide and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including lunchroom/playground duty.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience in working with school age children preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Must successfully complete the Adams County BOCES Safety Training Class within 30 days of entering position.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our studentsat the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package includingmedical, dental, vision andlife insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

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