Substitute Paraprofessional Pre-K

Englewood Schools; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 27,538 - 31,147; Part time

Job summary

Englewood Schools is seeking on-call substitute teachers to support students in early childhood settings. The role involves facilitating small groups and ensuring a respectful, engaging learning environment for all children, including those with special needs.

Responsibilities include supervising students during meals and activities, promoting good community relations, and participating in ongoing training. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support small groups of students.
• Promote a learning environment that respects the child's dignity.
• Provide student supervision during meals, recess, and trips.
• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities.

Skills

Ability to support diverse learners

Flexibility and adaptability

Communication skills

Bilingual/Spanish

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

EFFECTIVE: 2026/2027 school year
Position Type: Non-Exempt
On call/ Temporary/As needed
Benefit Eligible: No

Position Summary

This on-call/substitute position supports teachers with supervision and redirection to ensure the successful inclusion of all children, including those with identified special needs, such as significant and affective needs, through in-class and small-group instruction. Other duties may include, but are not limited to serving meals, clerical support, following of individual student plans, and material preparation. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders. The position involves riding the bus and providing student supervision during morning and afternoon bus runs to and from the work site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support small groups of students.
• Promote a learning environment that respects the child's dignity and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Support a learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.
• Encourage a learning environment that is safe for responding and questioning, even for the shyest student.
• Elicit responses from every member of the group.
• Ensure that all students understand the material.
• Lead multi-level students to work together effectively.
• Establish rapport with students, staff, and parents that enables proactive responses to potential problems.
• Provide student supervision in groups, at recess, at lunch, and on field trips.
• Actively participate in PLCs and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge, skills, and new understandings to support instructional programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Supervision / Technical Responsibilities

None

Budget and/or Resource Responsibilities

None

Education / Training / Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• Biolingual/Spanish preferred.
• English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).

General Expectations

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Essential Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Work Environment

The work environment may be noisy. Frequent encounter with odors, and bodily fluids.

Reports To

Director or designee.

Location

Early Childhood/ Pre‑K at Maddox

Rate of Compensation

Hourly rate is $19.99 - $22.61, depending on comparable experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

New hires or rehires will be responsible for the $49.50 fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Closing Date

This is an ongoing posting, and candidates' completed applications remain in the applicant pool for 1 year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, Englewood Schools 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, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, 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. To review Title IX policies and procedures, please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator, 4101 S. Bannock St., Englewood, CO 80110, 303-806-2004 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202.