Paraeducator-Instructional

Boulder Valley School District•SUPERIOR, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Paraeducator-Instructional at Superior Elementary in Superior, Colorado. The role assists students with classroom work in areas such as computers, language arts, math, and research, and supports teachers with classroom preparation and instruction. The position is 0.50 FTE, 20 hours per week, on a nine-month schedule, and is temporary through May 21, 2027. The position start date is November 2, 2026. The paraeducator supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth by monitoring progress, communicating with students and families, and collaborating with teachers, families, school staff, and external agencies. Duties also include assisting with instructional materials and activities, monitoring students in classroom and other school settings, providing basic technical support and instruction, and participating in meetings, training, and data-analysis activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 25 pounds.
Ability to run with a student to keep them within close proximity.
Complete and submit the BVSD online application.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.
Positive communication, interaction, and work experience with diverse people.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist students with basic classroom work, including computers, language arts, math, and research.
Assist teachers with preparing classroom work, including copying, filing, reinforcing discipline, and grading.
Monitor students’ course progress, grades, completion, and progress toward graduation.
Communicate consistently with students and parents or guardians about academic achievement and growth gaps.
Meet with students at least bi-weekly and collaborate with students, families, Special Education teachers, counselors, administrators, school and district personnel, and external agencies to address issues and implement or recommend plans for improvement.
Participate in face-to-face student transfer and intake processes by collaborating with students, parents, counselors, Special Education teachers, and administrators.
Work with the Special Education case manager to review IEPs as needed and ensure academic programs and credit-recovery options meet individual student needs.
Collaborate with teachers, the principal, and other school staff to identify student needs and recommend support.
Share information as needed to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.
Provide basic technical support for student course enrollment, parent accounts, and general technical problems, or connect users with appropriate personnel.
Provide basic instruction to parents and students on using the Learning Management System and other technical tools.
Monitor data and conduct basic data collection and analysis to inform instructional and management practices, behavioral plans, and social-emotional development plans.
Participate in collaborative data analysis for school-level practices and policies, program evaluation, and accountability.
Participate in professional development, leadership activities, faculty meetings, and other job-related training or meetings.
Prepare materials for teachers, including laminating, copying, and filing.
Assist with grading, attendance, and instructional centers.
Assist students with classroom activities and deliver curriculum instruction to individuals and small groups to support subject mastery.
Supervise and monitor students during playground, lunchroom, field trips, passing periods, and classroom activities.
Keep eloping students within 3–5 feet to help ensure their safety.
Assist injured or sick students in getting to the health room.
Cover a classroom for short periods, up to 30 minutes, when a teacher leaves for a staff meeting or other reason.
Perform other duties as assigned.