Instructional Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing school programs and promoting a positive learning environment. The role may assist licensed teachers with academic assignments, classroom management, and preparation of materials. Under teacher supervision, the paraprofessional reinforces instruction with individual students and small groups in classroom and other designated learning environments. The position also supports daily classroom and program operations through recordkeeping, materials and equipment management, student supervision, and communication with students, staff, and families. Work is generally performed in a classroom. The noise level may range from quiet to loud, and the role involves frequent in-person and other interactions with students, the public, and staff. Scheduled school/work hours and days are required; extended hours or days may be required as directed. This is a regular, full-time position at Prairie Hills Elementary School, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday through Friday, for 162 days per year. The estimated start date is November 9, 2026. Compensation is $18.15–$19.06. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another provider.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including communication with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the ability to create, access, enter, retrieve, and manipulate information in software systems.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain confidentiality, including understanding data privacy laws and their implications in an educational setting.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, work independently, and work effectively as part of a team.
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 work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position’s responsibilities.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility and knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements relevant to assigned students.
Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including appropriate telephone etiquette, and considerable knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions.
Effective organizational, time-management, interpersonal, listening, problem-solving, and collaborative skills; attention to detail; and a courteous, professional manner.
Demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Promote a positive climate, culture, and community; be student-centered and relationship-focused; and demonstrate energy, creativity, innovation, and flexibility.
Willingness to participate in required ongoing training.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds (potentially more depending on assignment and student need), climbing stairs, ladders, or stools, and performing required movement and coordination tasks.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other duties as assigned.
Meet proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.
Prepare, produce, and maintain materials and equipment as assigned; locate and assemble classroom materials for teachers.
Assist individual students with teacher-instructed activities, recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks.
Carry out instructional programs and lessons in designated learning environments as outlined in lesson plans.
Work with students one-to-one and in groups, including reinforcing material initially introduced by the teacher and tutoring in various subjects.
Coordinate completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers and collect data for assessment and monitoring.
Conduct story time and develop or implement games and teaching aids.
Assist with daily paperwork, including attendance reports, referral slips, student passes, weekly folders, permission slips, and parent notes.
Attend meetings and conferences as required.
Maintain program records and student files, updating information as appropriate, and conduct annual inventories of materials and equipment.
Maintain, order, organize, and manage inventories of books, materials, supplies, and equipment; process book orders and enter them into the computer.
Monitor behavior contracts and reward systems; supervise students using computer programs; resolve classroom disciplinary issues or escort students to administrators.
Proctor tests when requested by teachers and provide reference assistance to students and staff.
Purchase supplies and materials.
Keep current with curricular standards and instructional practices.