Paraprofessional

About the Role

The Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties under the general supervision of the Head of School, including providing specialized educational assistance and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. This role may involve working with individual students or groups of students with special needs to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Colorado and Federal educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
• Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work.
• Support small-group instruction and assist with small-group activities.
• Participate in identified training to meet the needs of student assignments.
• Follow all safety plans, rules, and guidelines of the school.
• Provide one-to-one support to students regarding academics, social skills, and character education.
• Assist the teacher in lesson assessments and student projects or assignments.
• Act as a positive role model and maintain a welcoming attitude to foster a positive educational environment.
• Complete all necessary training, including Safe Schools training or other assigned programs.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, and parents.
• Complete necessary paperwork and support classroom teachers with instructional activities.
• Assist students in completing assignments, reinforcing lessons, and accessing accommodations/modifications outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, or instructional support plans.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and non-classroom activities as assigned.
• Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Provide academic and/or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested.
• Support students with special needs, including physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school.

Requirements

• Maturity and patience to support students academically and emotionally.
• Ability to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands, and handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Consistently attend work on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, and sit to respond to student needs.
• Ability to move quickly to respond to student needs.
• Ability to restrain a student if necessary for safety.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a classroom setting or school environment.

Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, reach, bend, sit, and stoop. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be willing and able to physically restrain a child if needed.

Pay

The annual starting hourly rate for this full-time non-exempt position starts at $20.00 per hour. Factors affecting starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Time Off to cover sick, vacation, and personal absences.
• Four unique health insurance plans to choose from, covering a wide range of deductibles and co-insurance levels.