Para Classroom Assistant Job#15470 combined with Student Monitor #15469

Location: Thornton, CO

About the role

Assist students by helping individuals or small groups with reading, writing, and basic math skills. Implement instruction, reinforce learning skills, and support school-wide discipline procedures. Assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities and implement teacher's instruction plans.
• Perform tutoring, both individually and with small groups, to ensure mastery of subjects.
• Implement age-appropriate educational activities; provide direction and guidance to students.
• Handle student discipline, ensure student safety and security, and communicate with parents, staff, and teachers.
• Clean classroom areas and record attendance.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, and managing attendance.
• Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
• Monitor students during breaks, recess, timeouts, and on field trips.
• Assist with special projects.
• Administer first aid and/or assist students to the clinic or nurse.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including lunchroom and playground duty.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Must successfully complete the Adams County BOCES Safety Training Class within 30 days of entering the position.

Pay

Hourly range: $18.40 - $23.25 (Step 1 - Step 9). Newly hired classified employees start at Step 1 ($18.40/hour). Advancement to Step 8 is based on previous experience.

Schedule

20 hours per week (0.50 FTE), 9 months per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• Retirement plans: 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) available immediately upon hire.