Part-Time Student Services Paraprofessional

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan contribution

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Extensive training and mentoring

Job summary

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is seeking a Student Services Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ALPs, and to assist teachers with reading interventions and progress monitoring. The school emphasizes a classical education and a mission-driven learning environment.

The position runs on school days from 7:15 to 3:15, with an immediate start. Applicants build relationships with students, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools.
• Commitment to classical education and to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to complete other related duties as requested.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ALPs.
• Implement small group/individual intervention instruction, progress monitoring, and other activities related to reading support.
• Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Headmaster or Student Services Coordinator.
• Provide focused accommodations for a few students whose needs require continual or ongoing adult supervision and support.
• Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
• Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school's mission and the IEP.
• Support teachers and students by working to meet students' individual needs.
• Assist with standardized testing and progress monitoring.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Job description

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is seeking a Student Services Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ALPs, and to assist teachers with reading interventions and progress monitoring. The school emphasizes a classical education and a mission-driven learning environment.

The position runs on school days from 7:15 to 3:15, with an immediate start. Applicants build relationships with students, families, and staff while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.