Elementary Paraprofessional

Full-time position with hours from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

About the Role

Flagstaff Academy seeks an Elementary Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. This position involves supervising lunch and recess duties, assisting the grade-level teaching team with lesson preparation, student pull-out groups, and other tasks. Close collaboration with the lead paraprofessional and grade-level teachers is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literacy and math small groups.
• Foster a positive and safe learning environment through effective behavior management techniques.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during all program activities and transitions.
• Assist in reinforcing learning materials and skills introduced by the teacher with individual students or small groups.
• Monitor lunch and recess duties.
• Assist with afternoon driveline.
• Participate in appropriate staff development to ensure professional growth.

Requirements

• Verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in areas such as recreation, education, scouting, or 4-H.
• Completion of at least one of the following qualifications:
  • A four-year college degree with a major in recreation, education (with a specialty in art, elementary, or early childhood education), or a subject in the human service field.
  • Two years of college training and six months of satisfactory, verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the care and supervision of four or more children since attaining the age of 18.
  • Three years of satisfactory, verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the care and supervision of four or more children since attaining the age of 18.
• Program lead must complete six semester hours, nine quarter hours in coursework from a regionally accredited college or university, or 40 clock hours of training applicable to school-age children within the first nine months of employment.
• Patience and flexibility to adapt to varying needs and personalities of students.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to be on feet for 8 hours a day, actively supervising students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate with fellow educators and program staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a dynamic environment.
• Must pass a background check and meet state/local requirements for working with children.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to adapt and be flexible.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use time productively.
• Demonstrated tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• Mandated Reporter certification within the first day of hire.

About Flagstaff Academy Charter School

Located in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. The school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three- and four-year-olds. Founded in 2005, Flagstaff Academy is Longmont’s premier science and technology school, with a mission to develop well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. The school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District.

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee.
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
• Welcome a diverse student population.
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world.

Pay

Hiring pay range: $18-$27/hour, based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical & Rx: Choice between two UMR healthcare plans (PPO or HDHP) with prescription coverage through OptumRx.
• KerixHealth: Free access for employees and dependents enrolled in a UMR healthcare plan to KerixHealth, a Direct Primary Care provider.
• Teledoc: Free access to telehealth services for medical and select behavioral health visits.
• Dental: Dental insurance provided through Delta Dental of Colorado, with full cost covered for the employee.
• Vision: Voluntary vision insurance plan available through VSP.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical FSA for UMR PPO plan enrollees and dependent care FSA available.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for UMR HDHP plan enrollees, with Flagstaff Academy contributing $720 annually for employee-only coverage or $1,200 for employee + dependents.
• PERA Retirement: Employees contribute 11% of monthly earnings, with Flagstaff Academy contributing 21.4% to the PERA pension trust fund.
• Life/AD&D Insurance: $40,000 benefit provided for each eligible employee.
• Short Term Disability: Policy provided for each eligible employee.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Granted based on years of service and number of contract days; part-time employees receive prorated PTO.
• Free Childcare: Access to before/after school care and professional development day care through the Dragon Flight Care program.
• Employee Appreciation: Comprehensive employee appreciation program throughout the school year.

Additional Voluntary Benefit Options

• Voluntary Retirement Options: Additional contributions to 401(k) or 457(b) plans through PERA Plus.
• Additional Life/AD&D Insurance: Available for employee, spouse, and children at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability: Available at a group rate.
• Aflac: Accident and Critical Illness plans available at a group rate.
• Norton LifeLock: Identity theft protection plans available at a group rate.