Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education (Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required)

Mapleton Public Schools•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Elementary is a dual language enrichment school where students are exposed to rigorous academics, learn to think critically, and demonstrate real-world understanding. Learning experiences and service-learning projects actively engage Adventure students in their education. What makes Adventure unique is that we offer all students the opportunity to become proficient in English and Spanish. All students participate in Crew meetings every morning. Crew is a sacred part of the day in which students and teachers build community within their rooms so that every child feels important and connected to a trusted adult and each other. At Adventure we are working hard to develop students that are effective learners, ethical people, and contribute to a better world.

Requirements

Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish required (must be able to read, write, and speak both languages fluently)
High school diploma or GED equivalent
0-2 years' experience working with children in a school setting
Basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic microcomputer skills, communication, and/or foreign language skills
Operating knowledge of audiometer, vision screeners, charts, scales, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscope, or word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer software, MS-DOS and Windows operating systems, and networks
Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools. You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

Nice To Haves

AA Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment
Applicants currently enrolled or attending classes in Early Childhood Education will also be considered
Infant Nursery Supervisor Qualified preferred
Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred
Training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures

Responsibilities

Assist teacher with supervising and instructing students ages 3-5 years as needed
Reinforcing positive behavior and life skills
Implementing curriculum
Maintaining documentation
Managing student health and/or special needs
Implementing lesson plans
Maintaining classroom
Reinforcing skills and materials
Administering, scoring, and/or recording tests and grades
Evaluating students and/or program
Preparing instructional materials
Developing work schedules
Performing clerical duties
Maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports
Supervising students to and from classroom and/or buses, on field trips, on playground, in computer lab, and/or during other activities
Preparing classroom or learning environment with needed supplies and materials
Tutoring
Leading activities of class and/or small groups
Assisting students with understanding and reinforcing skills and materials in their native language
Supporting parents by interpreting at school functions and/or by providing student progress information
Assisting with student health care, including one or more of the following: administering first aid to ill or injured children; caring for bathroom needs; dispensing medication; assisting with medical needs; executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations; conducting health screenings; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations; and ordering and stocking medical supplies
Assisting with maintaining, monitoring, and/or managing computer technology, including one or more of the following: IBM-compatible standalone workstations, computer labs, server, software, network, software licenses, troubleshooting, data backups, service and maintenance agreements, inventory and warranty information, replacement parts, software manual library, computer equipment usage, and/or computer-generated course/grade/attendance reports
Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of the building technology plan and technology budget
Attending appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, and/or school functions
Performing other duties as assigned
Cross training in one or more of the following: office equipment, basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, computer technology, and/or basic instructional skills