READ Educational Assistant

Caprock Academy • Grand Junction, CO

20h

About The Position

Caprock Academy is seeking a READ Educational Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year. The school is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school focused on classical education, academic rigor, cumulative knowledge, critical thinking, and character development. Its mission is to help students reach their academic and character potential through accelerated academic programs and a safe, supportive learning environment.

The READ Educational Assistant supports academic interventions and student support services under the direction of the READ Teacher. The role helps students achieve academic success while supporting teachers and administration in furthering the school’s mission of academic excellence and personal leadership. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position, working 16–20 hours per week, with pay starting at $15.91 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Candidates without a college degree must successfully complete the Praxis Parapro Assessment within the first calendar year of employment.
• Complete Colorado Department of Education (CDE) READ Act training within the first year of employment if not already completed.
• Complete Orton-Gillingham training provided by Caprock Academy if not already completed.
• Complete the Love and Logic training program provided by Caprock Academy.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, effective literacy intervention practices and grade-level reading instruction.
• Ability to support small-group and individual student instruction under the direction of the READ Teacher.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with students, staff, and families.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage student information appropriately.
• Commitment to Caprock Academy’s mission, values, and classical education philosophy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Implement targeted literacy interventions in small-group and individual settings aligned with student READ plans and instructional goals.
• Assist with administering literacy assessments and progress-monitoring tools, and maintain accurate student data records.
• Support the READ Teacher in tracking student growth, organizing assessment data, and preparing instructional materials.
• Reinforce phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through structured intervention lessons.
• Assist classroom teachers and staff in supporting student literacy development and intervention strategies.
• Maintain organized student records, intervention documentation, and instructional materials.
• Supervise students as assigned to support a safe and orderly school environment.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development related to literacy intervention and student support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), including employer contributions.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED