Instructional Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing a school program and encouraging a positive learning environment. The role may assist licensed teachers with academic assignments, classroom management, and preparation of materials. Work is generally performed in a classroom setting and may involve supporting students individually or in groups across various learning environments. Duties may vary by location and assignment, and the district may modify the position’s duties or essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another listed provider.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in varied settings.
Demonstrate computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Follow oral and written instructions and work independently without direct supervision.
Maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and demonstrate organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
Work effectively with diverse individuals and demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of office methods and procedures, including telephone etiquette, and considerable knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions.
Demonstrate knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and related legal requirements as they pertain to assigned students.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position’s responsibilities; participate in required ongoing training.
Demonstrate a student-centered commitment to education and promote a positive climate, culture, and community.
Exhibit effective organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills and the stated qualities of citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation, production, and maintenance of assigned materials and equipment.
Help individual students perform activities instructed by a teacher and support them with recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks.
Locate and assemble classroom materials for teachers as directed.
Complete daily paperwork, such as attendance reports, referral slips, student passes, weekly folders, permission slips, and parent notes.
Attend required meetings and conferences.
Carry out instructional programs and lessons in learning environments designated in lesson plans.
Collect data for assessment and monitoring.
Conduct story time for students.
Coordinate completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers.
Develop and implement games and teaching aids.
Maintain records necessary for effective program operation, including annual inventories; maintain and update student files.
Maintain, order, and organize materials and equipment; process book orders and maintain inventories of books, materials, and supplies.
Monitor student behavior contracts and reward systems.
Provide reference assistance to students and staff and proctor tests when requested by teachers.
Purchase supplies and materials.
Supervise students using computer programs and address classroom disciplinary issues or escort students to administrators.
Tutor students in various subject areas.
Under teacher supervision, work with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher and support students one-to-one or in groups.
Report consistently as scheduled, perform other assigned duties, and attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.