Classroom Paraprofessional

Job Title: Paraprofessional, Classroom

Pay Program: Support Staff, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: Range 6 ($17.83 - $20.27)

Work Year: 171 / 7 hours per day

Reports to:  Building Leader

Summary

Operating under the direction of the Building Leader and classroom teacher, this position supports instruction, student supervision, and day-to-day classroom operations.  The role reinforces academic skills, assists with behavior and social-emotional development, prepares materials, and provides supervision in a variety of school settings.  This position also supports assessment activities, participates in training, and contributes to a safe, positive learning environment for all students.

Instructional Support

• Assist the teacher with delivering instruction and implementing lesson plans across core academic areas such reading, math, and social studies.
• Provide individual or small-group support to reinforce learning and classroom expectations
• Monitor student engagement and participation.  Observe and report progress or concerns to the teacher.
• Support classroom routines to maintain a productive and orderly learning environment.

Student Supervision and Behavior Support

• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, recess, lunch, and other school environments.
• Support student behavior and social-emotional skill development using building-wide expectations and practices.
• Model appropriate interactions and guide students in making positive choices.
• Assist with arrival, dismissal, and bus loading/unloading as assigned.

Classroom Materials and Clerical Support

• Prepare, organize, and maintain instructional materials, supplies, and learning tools.
• Assist with basic clerical tasks such as copying, filing, grading, attendance, and student records.
• Support classroom setup including displays, visuals, and educational resources.

Assessment and Testing Support

• Assist with classroom, schoolwide, and state testing logistics, including small-group administration as directed.
• Support all levels of assessment, including TS Gold data collection, intervention literacy and math progress monitoring, and other building-level assessments.
• Prepare testing materials, schedule sessions, organize student groups, and assist with make-ups and related documentation.

Meetings, Trainings, and School Activities

• Participate required staff meetings, trainings, and other professional development
• Assist with school events, field trips, off-site tours, and special projects as assigned.

Other Duties

• Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.

Education and Experience 

Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the WorkKeys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools
• Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado identification required
• Ability to obtain and maintain required district trainings (e.g., restraint training, first aid/CPR if assigned)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to support teacher-directed instruction and reinforce academic and behavioral expectations.
• Skill in using positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and calm conflict intervention.
• Ability to build supportive, respectful relationships with students and mainta