Preschool Assistant (3 Openings), Martinez Elementary School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Martinez Elementary School is seeking three Preschool Assistants to support students in a special education preschool setting. This role involves supervising student conduct, instructing individual or small groups, supporting school-wide assessment, and performing clerical tasks. The position is classified as Non-Exempt and is part of the Special Education team.

Requirements

• AA degree preferred or 48 semester hours of approved college credit.
• Passing scores on the Work Keys exam.
• Basic knowledge of computer data entry.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures and office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of reading, arithmetic, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and district staff.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.
• Willingness to learn assistive technology software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional material planned and/or presented by classroom teacher.
• Assists with computer assignments and various classroom activities.
• Supports individual student's access to the curriculum (i.e., note taking, reading, assistive technology, etc.).
• Instructs small groups in assigned content areas in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers selected assessments in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers tests and other assignments as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties, such as: copying, laminating, record keeping, data entry and filing, and cutting and pasting.
• Interacts with technology for data entry and instruction including hardware and software programs such interactive white boards, document cameras, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web based systems.
• Monitors students before, during and after school, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Implements school's PBIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists with lesson plans.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
• sick leave
• discretionary leave
• vacation
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree