Paraprofessional (classroom assistant)

University Preparatory Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time or part-time option

Health benefits: employer pays 100% of

Dental, vision, critical illness, and;

Reach University tuition assistance ($

Wellness account contribution up to $-

Job summary

University Prep is seeking K-5 Special Education Paraprofessionals to support scholars in a dynamic elementary setting. This in-person role emphasizes assisting teachers, managing classroom routines, and providing targeted support to students with special needs.

You will collaborate with staff, contribute to inclusive practices, and participate in school events. A high school diploma is required; bilingual ability is a plus, and compensation reflects part-time or full-time options.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred when working with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Embed the mission and values of University Prep in daily work.
• Provide classroom supports and materials distribution, attend arrivals, dismissals, and snack/bathroom routines.
• Offer 1:1 support to scholars as needed and assist during school events and field trips.
• Complete administrative tasks to support grade level teams.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: K-5 Special Education Paraprofessionals

UNIVERSITY PREP

Position: K-5 Special Education Paraprofessionals

Our Mission

Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every K-5 scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportunity.

Why You’ll Love Us

"We have been a part of the University Prep family from the beginning. Over the past school years, I've been so proud to see my child grow, learn, and get the support that I feel every child should receive.” – U Prep Parent

In 2011, University Prep opened the doors to its first elementary campus. Fast forward 12 years later and our founding scholars are now enrolled in their first year of post- secondary programming.

With 81% of U Prep alumni on track for post-secondary degree and credential attainment, U Prep is living its mission.

Our scholars represent a 2.5X improvement when compared with their peer group statewide.

They are beating the odds and pursuing their dreams and ambitions as they enter young adulthood and make choices about their futures.

We couldn’t be prouder of our now college-going alumni, but more importantly, they couldn’t be prouder of themselves.

Watch this video

to hear from them directly and learn more about who we are as an organization and why we exist.

While you may love us because of the depth of our commitment to our mission and the integrity we carry each day

to bring it to life, we believe your initial love will come from the investment we make in our people.

Everything starts with our care and commitment to the adults who lead our work.

They are the game changes who make everything possible.

Why We'll Love You

Do the following must haves resonate with how you are wired?

You're mission and values-driven. You are committed to educational equity for all children and are deeply aligned with the core values that drive our team and our organization at University Prep.

You love working with people: You love to proactively communicate with new people, in fact it gives you energy.

You carry deep humility while remaining results-oriented: You are open to new ideas and approaches while always keeping the end goal in sight.

You never give up: You take on challenges and find a way to get to the finish line.

Achieving big dreams takes hard work and a team effort. If you’re reading this far and feel yourself nodding enthusiastically, read on!

What You'll Do

• Embody mission and vision of University Prep along with the organization’s core values.
• Teach, support and enhance school-wide systems and expectations at all times with all children.
• Provide classroom supports to students. This includes (but is not limited to): preparation and distribution of classroom materials, support during arrival, dismissal and snack/bathroom.
• Provide 1:1 support to scholars as needed.
• Support during school wide events and/or field trips.
• Completed administrative tasks as needed to support a grade level team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Option to work full time or part time depending upon availability and desire.
• Hourly rate $23- $28/hr. Depending on experience.
• For those working full time U Prep pays 100% of the employee’s personal medical benefit and provides options to elect dental, vision, critical illness and accident benefits.
• Are you interested in working towards a BA degree in pursuit of a career in teaching? U Prep offers the opportunity to enroll in Reach University, while contributing $2,000 per year to tuition expenses in support of this goal.
• U Prep contributes up to $600 to a personal wellness account for each employee.

Position Requirements

• Full commitment to, belief in, and alignment with mission and vision of University Prep.
• Full commitment to organization’s core values and core identity.
• Unyielding optimism that children can perform at or above grade level regardless of where they may be starting their educational journey.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year working in urban education and/or with a diverse student population.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational skills as evidenced by exceptional time and task management
• A “whatever it takes” disposition.
• Ability to work in person/in the school building. This is not remote/telecommuting role.
• Openness to feedback and a strong desire for continual growth and development as a professional.
• Willingness to take responsibility for scholar outcomes and achievement without excuse.
• Demonstrated track record of operating with a growth mindset and deep humility in all previous roles.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (English/Spanish).

For Additional Information: Visit: http://uprepschool.org/careers/

As an equal opportunity employer, University Prep hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.