Paraprofessional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• ELA-S paraprofessional positions are required to complete a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz. The test has two parts, speaking and reading and the candidate must pass in order to be hired for the position.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom assistance in the area of language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in designated subject areas.
• Prepares and set-up educational materials.
• Provides computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who scored below established level on standardized tests or assessments.
• Assists in assessment of students’ reading and writing abilities.
• Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assists and supports the development of lesson plans.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Provides student performance assessment assistance for assigned subject matter, providing feedback to the student and the teacher.
• Communicates (verbally and in writing) with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
• Supervises and monitors students at assigned sites and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules.

Benefits

• time off
• health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version
• PERA Retirement