Preschool Paraprofessional

Garfield16; Parachute (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Garfield County School District No.16 is seeking a Preschool Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in creating a warm, inclusive learning environment. You will follow lesson plans, assist with activities, manage materials, and monitor child progress while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include setting up centers, assisting during meals and nap time, and helping with parent communications and professional development to maintain Colorado Shines credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Helps the teacher create a warm and accepting community of learners and nurtures each child in the context of his/her family.
• Follow the teacher's plans and helps organize and implement activities using Creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives as a framework.
• Observe children's progress and collect facts to analyze and plan for each child and the group.
• Help the teacher track children's progress using the Continuum and Individual Portfolios and share information through home visits and conferences.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
  
• Location:
  GRAND VALLEY CENTER FOR FAMILY LEARNING
  
• Date Available:
  09/29/2026
  

Job Title: Preschool Paraprofessional
Department: Grand Valley Center for Family Learning Job Family: Classified
Position Type: Classified
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Work Year: 10-month
Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $18.87 - $33.02 per hour
Reports to: Building Principal
Job ID#: 1547

Job Description

• Helps the teacher create a warm and accepting community of learners and nurtures each child in the context of his/her family.
• Follow the teacher's plans, and helps to organize, and implement activities using Creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives as a framework for:
  • Weekly Lesson Plans
  • Appropriate Room Arrangement
    • Interest areas are provided with interesting and challenging materials that are changed out regularly
    • Children's individual interests are followed when possible
    • Activities are available at different learning levels
    • Displaying children's art and learning materials at the child's eye level
  • Observe children's progress
    • Collect facts
    • Analyze and evaluate facts
    • Apply what you have learned to plan for each child and the group
  • Help the teacher track children's progress using the Continuum and Individual Portfolios and share that information regularly through home visits and formal and informal parent teacher conferences.
• Follows the teacher's guidance and support
• Helps to engage children in indoor and outdoor activities
• Helps the teacher to maintain safety for children indoors and outdoors and on field trips
• Helps distribute healthy snacks and meals in a positive family atmosphere
• Is professional in appearance and upholds standards of confidentiality in their interactions with parents and other staff
• Maintains a pleasant demeanor, a positive attitude, a willing spirit, team commitment, and flexibility in meeting the needs of the preschool program as a whole
• Attend weekly team and staff meeting
• Takes classes and attends training to obtain and maintain at least a level 2 credential in Colorado Shines PDIS
• Support toileting needs
• Assist in setting up centers and checking children in
• Set up breakfast, snacks and clean up afterward
• Continually monitor learning centers and assist students in learning to clean up afterward
• Put out cots/mats for nap , supervise children at nap time, and disinfect cots weekly
• Clean tables and stack chairs at the end of the day
• Prepare student backpacks to go home each day
• Prepare bleach water and soapy water daily
• Comply with CDE licensing and ABC/ECERS regulations

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Skills Competence (Minimum 2 years of college (e.g. associates degree), OR 48 semester hrs of college coursework, OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and NCLB qualifications) prior to being hired)
• Oral and written communication skills
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged
• Knowledge of developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.