Paraprofessional: Kindergarten

Grand Peak Academy•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Peak Academy (GPA) is a kindergarten-eighth grade classical, Core Knowledge public charter school committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Northeast Colorado Springs. GPA offers a holistic classical approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders. Purpose statement Grand Peak Academy is seeking paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year! These individuals will join a committed team of educators to strengthen the foundation of an extraordinary school. In their daily practice, the Kindergarten Paraprofessional supports classroom teachers in creating a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for kindergarten students. This role includes supervising children, reinforcing learning concepts, and helping manage classroom routines to promote student growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Successfully complete background check
Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow teacher directions and collaborate as part of a team.
Basic understanding of early childhood development and behavior management strategies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children, particularly in an educational setting, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Follow all rules, policies, and procedures of Grand Peak Academy along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues and IDEA.
Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk in reading, writing and/or mathematics to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring.
Work with school personnel in the Multi-Tiered System of Support/Response to Intervention (MTSS-RTI) process.
Assist the classroom teacher with delivering lessons and activities aligned with curriculum standards, as needed from the teacher.
Reinforce learning concepts through small-group work or one-on-one instruction.
Support students with reading, writing, math, and early literacy skills.
Prepare instructional materials, manipulatives, and learning centers.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.
Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
Manage a classroom of students for short periods of time, as requested by teachers.
Perform recess, lunch, crossing guard duty several times per week, and other duties as assigned.
Supervise students during classroom activities, centers, recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
Model positive behavior and help guide students in building social skills and conflict-resolution strategies.
Provide support for students with diverse learning needs, including behavioral or developmental challenges.
Assist in maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe classroom environment.
Help set up learning stations, organize supplies, and ensure classrooms are ready for daily activities.
Monitor student behavior and document observations or concerns as directed by the teacher.
Follow accommodations or behavior plans under the direction of teachers or specialists.
Provide targeted support for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or developmental delays.
Work closely with the lead teacher to ensure classroom routines run smoothly.
Communicate student progress or concerns to the teacher or other support staff.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development as required.