2026-27 Paraprofessional Early Childhood-Eyestone Elementary School

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the early childhood teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small and/or large groups of children ages 3 - 5. Assist with assessing students, preparing classroom materials, completing paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement and/or monitoring students.

JOB TASKS

• Implement and support the early childhood teacher's instruction plan, including assisting with the development of the academic and social/emotional instructional content, format, classroom environment and daily schedule for morning and afternoon classrooms.
• Support the classroom teacher in the assessment of children formally using Teaching Strategies GOLD three times a year and on an ongoing informal basis through the development of anecdotes, portfolios and the use of classroom assessments.
• Aid in preparing classroom materials, completing paperwork, maintaining files and documenting student achievement.
• Maintain classroom and during recess, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc., monitor students.
• Reinforce classroom rules and expectations and implement behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to students' circumstances.
• Communicate the child's daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child.
• Assist early childhood teacher and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, school functions and/or home visits (Head Start families).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of a Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines.
• One year of related experience.
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
• PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire.
• PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire.
• Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire.