Paraeducator-Instructional

Boulder Valley School District•LOUISVILLE, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Paraeducator-Instructional at Fireside Elementary in Louisville, Colorado. The role assists students with classroom work, including computers, language arts, math, and research, and supports teachers with preparing materials and classroom activities. This is a temporary, 0.50 FTE position for 20 hours per week, scheduled for nine months, with a stated term through May 21, 2027. The position is hourly, with a pay range of $19.30 to $24.54. The start date is January 5, 2027. The paraeducator supports students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth through classroom assistance, instruction for individuals and small groups, monitoring, communication, and collaboration with students, families, teachers, and school personnel. Duties also include preparing materials, basic technical assistance, data collection, and supervision in classroom and other school settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 25 pounds.
Ability to run with a student to keep them in close proximity for safety.
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.
Help teachers prepare classroom materials and work, including laminating, copying, and filing.
Assist with grading, attendance, and instructional centers.
Support students with classroom activities and curriculum delivery to individuals and small groups to help them master subjects.
Monitor student course progress, grades, completion, and progress toward graduation.
Communicate 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 support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.
Participate in face-to-face student transfer and intake processes for enrollment.
Work with Special Education case managers to review IEPs as needed and ensure academic programming 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 to inform support for students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth.
Provide basic technical support for student course enrollment, parent account setup, general technical problems, or referrals to appropriate personnel.
Provide basic instruction to parents and students in using the Learning Management System and other technical tools.
Collect and monitor data, conduct basic quantitative and qualitative analysis, and participate in collaborative data analysis to inform instruction, management practices, behavioral and social-emotional plans, school practices, policies, and program evaluation.
Participate in professional development, leadership activities, faculty meetings, and other related training or meetings.
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, including running with a student when necessary.
Assist injured or sick students in getting to the health room.
Cover a classroom for short periods, up to 30 minutes, when the teacher is called away.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health coverage, which may include free high-quality coverage for eligible employees.
Dental coverage, which may include free high-quality coverage for eligible employees.
Vision coverage.
Supplemental life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Personalized benefits.
Identity theft protection.
Flexible spending plans.
Retirement savings plans.
EcoPass.