Instructional Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing a school program and encouraging a positive learning environment. The paraprofessional may assist a licensed teacher with academic assignments, classroom management, and preparation of materials. Duties may vary by location and may be modified by the district. The role works under teacher supervision to support students in individual and small-group settings, carry out lesson-plan activities, and maintain classroom and program materials and records. Work is generally performed in a classroom setting during scheduled school/work hours and days, with extended hours or days possible as directed. The work environment may be quiet, moderate, or loud and frequently involves in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another provider.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, enter, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems; understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, adapt to changing technologies, and learn new equipment and systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public, including people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed within the position responsibilities.
Commitment to student education as a primary responsibility; student-centered and relationship-focused approach.
Knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions; office methods and procedures, including telephone etiquette; and special education, other educational programming, and applicable legal requirements related to assigned students.
Effective organization, time management, collaboration, cooperation, problem-solving, interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Ability to demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other duties as assigned.
Meet established performance standards at a proficient level or higher.
Prepare, produce, and maintain materials and equipment; help teachers locate and assemble classroom materials.
Assist individual students with teacher-directed activities, recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks.
Carry out instructional programs and lessons in learning environments designated by lesson plans.
Work with students one-to-one and in groups, including reinforcing material initially taught by a teacher and tutoring in various subject areas.
Coordinate completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers and conduct story time.
Collect assessment and monitoring data; maintain student files and records, including program inventories.
Complete daily paperwork, such as attendance reports, referral slips, passes, folders, permission slips, and parent notes.
Maintain, order, organize, and inventory books, supplies, materials, and equipment; process book orders and enter information into a computer.
Monitor behavior contracts and reward systems; supervise student use of computer programs; resolve classroom disciplinary issues or escort students to administrators.
Proctor tests when requested and provide reference assistance to students and staff.
Purchase supplies and materials.
Attend required meetings and conferences and participate in ongoing training as required.