Paraprofessional, Preschool (Additional Support)

Mesa County Valley School District 51; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 in the United States is seeking a Paraprofessional for Preschool (Additional Support). Under supervision of the Principal and assigned Teacher, you will support the Early Childhood Education Program, reinforce core lessons, and help with social-emotional learning. This role involves classroom assistance, data collection, and collaboration with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of experience working with pre-adolescent children.
• Preference for credit hours in early-childhood education, education, or healthcare and/or prior school district experience.
• Bilingual oral and written skills in English/Spanish are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the assigned classroom and collect data for ECE records.
• Support the Preschool Teacher in preparing materials and maintaining classroom materials and documents.
• Assist with supervision of students in various settings including in-class and field activities.
• Deliver instruction and support core lessons, reinforcing the D51 Learning Model.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training; help with safety and classroom routine.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

De-escalation techniques

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional, Preschool (Additional Support) JobID: 12821

• Position Type: Early Childhood/ Paraprofessional, Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Early Childhood Center
• Closing Date: 9/27/2026

Job Title:

Paraprofessional, Preschool (Additional Support)

Pay Program: Support Staff FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal, (Director, Early Childhood) Pay Range:CH 5 $17.03 - $19.35

Summary:

Operating under the general supervision of the school's Principal and assigned Teacher, the employee will perform a variety of instructional support and clerical duties for theEarly Childhood Education Program. Employee acts as a teacher resource working directly with students and reinforcing the D51 Learning Model preparing and assisting with core lessons and participating in students' programming. This support paraprofessional is an integral part of the District's social emotional learning programs; leading students through example. This position is also often a point of contact for the staff, students, and parents entering the classroom environment and the employee must work cooperatively to facilitate these interactions.

Job Responsibility Descriptions

The primary overall role of this additional preschool support involves a wide-variety of possible responsibilities and the following duties may be customized to the individual needs of each Teacher and the ECE Program. Preschool paraprofessionals offer a continuous source of supports for students generally encourage students' independence and meeting safety needs throughout the daily routine while using positive techniques of guidance outlined in program expectations. Employees are expected to interact with children, adults, and families in a friendly, positive and courteous manner.

Assisting the teacher for the assigned classroom, the Preschool Paraprofessionalprovides data collection and records managementof ECE building level and department required records for the Early Childhood Program. Employee assists administrators in fulfilling all policies for Early Childhood classroom compliance and in implementing the District D51 Early Childhood Learning Model. Employee may be requested to provide raw ECE data collected, input data to existing and continuous reports, or in rare cases, participating in the development of new reports.

Supporting the assigned Preschool Teacher preparing, creating, copying and compiling a wide variety ofinstructional and classroom materials and documents are typical duties for this paraprofessional role. Support Para may be assigned oversight of student assignments, copying, tracking, reviewing, etc. assisting students through the process of both in classroom and out of classroom work. Para also assists the Teacher with classroom learning aids installing and maintaining bulletin board updates, visual aids, sensory learning tools, and other in class materials.

Working to assist the Preschool staff and Teacher to deliver instructional curriculum and maintain the classroom learning environment. Supporting the Teacher in implementing the Early Childhood Learning Model, the paraprofessional can be assigned a wide variety of tasks and duties that include but are not limited to,participating in students' basic reading or math programs,developmentally appropriate social emotional learning, and other curriculum-based instruction.

Meeting with teachers and ECE paraprofessionals to develop, and implement any accommodations necessary to achieve an optimal classroom-learning environment is an expectation. Employee also participates in staff meetings and/or building level in-service training programs as appropriate. Employee may be requested toassist in student supervision; including both outdoor and indoor activities. While limited this paraprofessional may also participate in for instance, library visits, field trips, auditorium events and other group activities in locations other than the normal classroom setting.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and*;
• Minimum two years of experience working with pre-adolescent children;
• Preference given for credit hours in early-childhood education, education, or healthcare and/or prior school district experience;
• Bilingual oral and written skills, English/Spanish, are desirable;
• Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the district.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications:

• Criminal background check required for hire;
• Ability to lift 35 pounds with a Lift Test required at time of hire; Lift Test renewal required every three years;
• Quality Behavioral Solutions Certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire;
• Obtain Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Universal Precautions certifications within one month of hire;
• Early Childhood Education Professional credential level II on PDIS within one-year of hire;
• Meet Office of Early Learning licensure requirements;
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by supervisor.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

• Well-developed oral communication presentation skills in English; preference for Spanish speaking skills;
• Well-developed interpersonal relationship building skills, especially as it relates to students and the school environment;
• Strong ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
• Strong working knowledge of laws and statutes as outlined in the:
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015),
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996),
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990),
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to student issues;
• Ability to work independently as needed upon direction and/or with limited supervision;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to use de-escalation techniques and to defuse stressful and possibly volatile situations;
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building, and department procedures;
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people and students from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.