Paraprofessional (Elementary) Early Childhood Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Classroom Aide for a Primary Montessori classroom (PK3–K) to support the lead teacher in delivering hands-on lessons, preparing and maintaining Montessori materials, supervising small-group and independent work, and fostering student independence, self-regulation, and classroom routines. The ideal candidate is patient, observant, collaborates with staff and families, and has experience or training in Montessori practices (preferred). SUMMARY OF FUNCTION Assist Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and /or physical/emotional conditions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Works under the direction of a certified teacher to provide instructional support to students Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning Demonstrates punctuality, good attendance, good attitude Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees Complies with the same ethical codes as all District employees Attire should reflect the professional position of the employees Assures that all student records of any description and information regarding students and staff are treated as confidential Is responsible for the proper use and care of classroom books and office materials Supervises students in classroom, playground, lunchroom and other areas Assist with toileting, including diapering and personal hygiene care Provide all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement OTHER DUTIES Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, copy machines and faxes. Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures. Knowledge of educational disabilities Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities Ability to relate well with children Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to follow direction, be flexible and

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, copy machines and faxes.
• Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures.
• Knowledge of educational disabilities
• Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities
• Ability to relate well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow direction, be flexible
• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• experience or training in Montessori practices (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and /or physical/emotional conditions.
• Works under the direction of a certified teacher to provide instructional support to students
• Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning
• Demonstrates punctuality, good attendance, good attitude
• Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
• Complies with the same ethical codes as all District employees
• Attire should reflect the professional position of the employees
• Assures that all student records of any description and information regarding students and staff are treated as confidential
• Is responsible for the proper use and care of classroom books and office materials
• Supervises students in classroom, playground, lunchroom and other areas
• Assist with toileting, including diapering and personal hygiene care
• Provide all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year: Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees