Early Childhood Instructional Para Educator - Altitude Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an Early Childhood Instructor, the Para Educator assists students by helping individuals or small groups with basic curriculum work, implementing programming, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing discipline procedures. The role also involves assisting the classroom teacher by preparing classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. This position may include working with behaviorally challenging children. Additionally, the Para Educator will assist with paperwork and documentation, classroom activities, and curriculum delivery to ensure students master subjects. They will monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips. Basic clerical work for the classroom instructor, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, inventory, scheduling repairs, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping, is also part of the role. The Para Educator will also assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary.

Requirements

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
No experience required
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Intermediate oral and written communication skills
Advanced interpersonal relations skills
Advanced organizational skills
Ability to work alone and with others
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher certification.
Experience working in a school district or educational setting.
Experience working with school age children, including those with behavioral challenges.
Experience working with early childhood education/preschool curriculum.
If working in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, basic bilingual skills and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist classroom instructor in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc.
Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
Assist students with classroom activities.
Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips.
Perform basic clerical work for the classroom instructor, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs and maintenance, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping.
Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.