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School Support Para Educator - Black Forest Hills Elementary

Cherry Creek School District

CO, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

About the role

Job Title: School Support Para Educator

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Paraeducators

Supervising Position: School Principal or designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 05

Last Updated: 05/20/2025

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JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed staff member, perform clerical support such as typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, faxing, laminating, collating, counting, inventorying and ordering of supplies, answering telephones, greeting visitors, entering data into computers, and simple bookkeeping. Assist with preparation of student learning materials and support coordinators in the assigned program. May monitor, manage, and assist students during classroom activities and student testing, recess, lunch, detention, in-house suspension, and before or after school.

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 Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Perform basic clerical work such as data entry/typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, laminating, mail distribution, taking inventory, ordering office supplies, answering phones, taking messages, and office reception. Schedule meetings as requested. Daily 50% 2. Support teachers and instructional para-educators with student testing and preparation of learning materials. Daily 15% 3. May monitor, manage, and assist students during classroom activities and student testing, recess, lunch, detention, in-house suspension, and before or after school. Daily 10% 4. Provide support to teachers and resource center technicians as needed. Daily 5% 5. Draft and distribute reports and/or formal communication to staff and/or parents. Weekly 5% 6. Help maintain program files, inventory, calendars, equipment maintenance, and repair schedules. May include budget tracking. [Weekly, 5%] Weekly 5% 7. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, 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.
Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
Advanced organizational skills.
Ability to work alone and with others.
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