Paraeducator-Instructional

Boulder Valley School District • BOULDER, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizons K-8 School in south Boulder is hiring a part-time instructional paraeducator to support students in its 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. The position is 0.49 FTE, or 19.6 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, during the nine-month school year. It is hourly and nonbenefited. The paraeducator works under an administrator’s supervision and the general direction of a classroom teacher, supporting student education, behavior management, record keeping, instruction, classroom safety and organization, and communication with students, staff, families, and agencies.

Horizons is a high-performing school focused on whole-child development and an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. Its educational approach includes multi-age groupings, diverse perspectives, full inclusion, service learning, teacher-guided student choice, community building, active and authentic learning, outdoor education, technology, and project-based instruction. The school uses portfolio-based assessments, reflections, and student-led conferences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise outdoor activities for extended periods.
• Ability to use technology, including web-based applications, copiers, printers, and LCD projectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of comfort with inclusive practices.
• Experience with the social-emotional needs of K–8 students.
• Self-directed, energized, and motivated to encourage and support students.
• Respect for the confidentiality of staff and students and understanding of privacy issues in schools.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to follow directions, make independent decisions, and follow through on tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics content.
• Experience in classrooms using differentiation and inclusive practices, cooperative learning, co-teaching, hands-on learning, and performance-based or alternative assessments.
• Ability to organize active playground games for groups of children.
• Evidence of a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience with conflict resolution and positive, relationship-based discipline methods.
• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience with multi-age and K–8 school models.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to provide individual and group academic instruction.
• Assist students with self-help, gross motor, and social skills.
• Assist students with peer and cross-age tutoring.
• Adapt materials and equipment to meet students’ specific needs and learning styles.
• Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share observations with the teacher.
• Help set up and clean up the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and field trips as needed.
• Assist with student behavior management, record keeping, instructional support, and classroom safety, security, and organization.
• Communicate and interact with students, support staff, parents or guardians, and agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED