Instructional Para Educator - Cimarron Elementary School

Cherry Creek Schools • CO, CO

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: at least 48 college credit hours, passing scores on the ParaPro test, or passing scores on the WorkKeys test. The selected candidate must provide documentation to Human Resources within 60 days of hire.
• No experience required.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, including 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 independently 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.
• Experience working in a school district or educational setting.
• Experience working with school-age children, including children with behavioral challenges.
• For work 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 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 work, 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 related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed