Instructional Para Educator - Red Hawk Ridge Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools • CO, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, the Instructional Para Educator assists students individually or in small groups with basic curriculum work, implements programming, reinforces learning skills, and reinforces discipline procedures. The role also supports classroom teachers by preparing materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. Work may include supporting behaviorally challenging children.

The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. It works in a normal school district environment, both indoors and outdoors, with typically moderate noise and possible exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work location may change to meet organizational requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• No professional work experience required.
• For Title I assignments, meet at least one of the following: complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtain an associate’s or higher degree; or meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics, or in reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate English language skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the public sector.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, paperwork, and documentation.
• Support classroom activities and curriculum delivery to individuals and small groups to help students master subjects.
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, classroom instruction, and field trips.
• Perform classroom clerical tasks, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, inventory, scheduling repairs and maintenance, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, distributing materials, and light bookkeeping.
• Assist with classroom events such as field trips and fire drills as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED