ParaEducator, Classroom Assistant (Temporary)

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

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Thornton, CO, seeks a Replacement – Temporary Instructional Assistant to support students with reading, writing and math in the Arapahoe Ridge Elementary setting.

The role involves tutoring individuals and small groups, assisting with instruction and classroom routines, monitoring student activities, and helping with materials and attendance. Requires high school diploma; district may require safety training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Assist students with reading, writing and basic math skills.
• Implement instruction and reinforce learning and school procedures.
• Experience in working with school-age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities and tutoring, individually or in small groups.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials, administering tests and taking attendance.
• Monitor students during breaks, field trips, and time outs.
• Support with special projects and assist students to clinic or nurse as needed.
• Perform other duties including lunchroom or playground supervision.

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Basic math

Instructional support

Discipline reinforcement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted:
  11/12/2026
• Location:
  Arapahoe Ridge Elementary
• Closing Date:
  11/17/2026

GRADE: G1 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $18.40- $23.25)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $18.40
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK:10
FTE:0.25
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 1259
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT – TEMPORARY
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: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. 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.
2. Assist teachers in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
3. Monitor students during breaks, recess, time outs, on field trips, etc.
4. Assist with special projects. May administer first aide and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
5. 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.

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.