Paraprofessional - Regular Instruction

Jeffco Public Schools; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to provide classroom support and supervise students under the direction of the supervisor. The role includes enrichment and intervention time and assisting with lesson plans as directed.

The position emphasizes preparing materials, managing student behavior, creating instructional displays, and supporting assessments, with opportunities for training after acceptance.

Qualifications

• Basic language, math, writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with students and follow teacher guidance.
• Willingness to train as a paraprofessional.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or small groups to reinforce lessons.
• Provide enrichment and intervention activities.
• Prepare materials and resources for classroom activities.
• Supervise student behavior as assigned.
• Assist with art projects and classroom displays.
• Assist with district and classroom assessments.
• Perform clerical duties like filing and organizing records.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic literacy

Math skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Provide classroom support and supervision of students under the direction of the supervisor. Provide enrichment and intervention time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• -Work with individual or small groups of students to support and reinforce teacher prepared lesson plans.
• -Provide enrichment and intervention time using District-provided materials or activities.
• -Organize and prepare materials and resources to support classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.
• -Supervise and manage student behavior as assigned.
• -Prepare instructional art work (i.e. posters, bulletin boards and displays).
• -Administer or assist with District and classroom assessments.
• -Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, and organizing student records.
• -Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required. Jeffco paraprofessional training will be offered upon acceptance of a position and must be completed at first available training opportunity.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a school setting preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Requires basic language, math, writing and communication skills. Knowledge of general office equipment preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job does not supervise other employees.

CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in the same work unit or building and provides service to students and parents.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: Medium exposure of self to bruises and cuts or injuries due to interaction with students. Low exposure of self due to bodily fluids (gloves are provided).

The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate and use interpersonal skills. The employee frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute and compile. The employee is occasionally required to synthesize, evaluate and negotiate.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by classroom teacher. This position requires ability to make decisions and follow instructions of the classroom teacher and school guidelines. Errors in decision making could lead to improper instructions for students, or improper behavior management of students. Decision making requires collaboration with supervisor. Work is guided by District policies, school/department procedures.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross training in office equipment including use of computers. This position requires communication skills, ability to work with groups of students and ability to work independently.