Instructional Para Educator - Aspen Crossing Elementary School

Cherry Creek • Aurora, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, the Instructional Para Educator assists students with basic curriculum work, programming, learning skills, and discipline procedures. The role supports individual students and small groups, including students who may present behavioral challenges, and assists classroom teachers with preparing materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement.

The position also provides classroom clerical support and assists with classroom events such as field trips and fire drills. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in a typical school district environment, with a moderate noise level; the work location may change to meet organizational needs.

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 relevant instructional knowledge and ability through a formal state or local academic assessment.
• 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.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of light work, including lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds; frequent bending, reaching, and climbing; prolonged standing and walking; squatting; and overhead work.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring eye-hand coordination, visual concentration, and concentrated reading, writing, and mathematics.

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 the classroom teacher with preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, paperwork, and documentation.
• Assist students with classroom activities and deliver curriculum support to individuals and small groups to help them master subjects.
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, classroom activities, 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