Instructional Para Educator - Red Hawk Ridge Elementary
Cherry Creek School DistrictColorado, United States
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Job Title: Instructional Para Educator
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Classification Group: Paraeducators
Supervising Position: School Principal or designee
Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel
Pay Range: Range 03
Last Updated: 03/04/2024
Pay InformationBenefits InformationJOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed staff member, assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with basic curriculum work, implementing programming, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing discipline procedures. Assist classroom teacher by preparing classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. May include work with behaviorally challenging children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Task DescriptionsFrequencyPercentage of Time
Assist classroom teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
Daily 30%
Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
Daily 30%
Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips.
Daily 20%
Perform basic clerical work for the classroom teacher, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs and maintenance, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping. [Daily, 10%]
Daily 10%
Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary.
Daily 5%
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily 5% TOTAL100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsem*nts, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsem*nts, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
No professional work experience required
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Intermediate English language skills.
Intermediate oral and written communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
Advanced organizational skills.
Ability to work alone and with others.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
Works both indoors and outdoors
Typically a moderate noise level
Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key).
Visual concentration.
Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics.
Prolonged standing and walking.
Squatting.
Overhead work.
Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing.
Normal school district environment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsem*nts, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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