Looking for Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary in Colorado

Job title: Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary Company: 27J Schools Job description: DESCRIPTION: Assist classroom teacher with the instruction of individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms. Assist with planning and instruction, supervising students, preparing materials, recording student progress, testing students, performing clerical duties, communicating with parents, and administering basic first aid as needed. SALARY: Classified Grade G, $16.46 to $20.28 per hour, depending on recent relevant experience. 8.0 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday on the 9-month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Position is eligible for benefits. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with planning and instructing individual and small groups of students in all academic areas in inclusive classrooms.
• Supervise and instruct individual and small groups of students without certified teacher present for purposes of tutoring and other activities.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, on the playground, and during other various student activities to ensure the safety and security of students.
• Prepare various material used in classrooms, including designing, copying, binding etc.
• Assist with student data collection that includes daily student work cum folders, portfolios, report cards, and recording assessment data.
• Administer tests to determine academic skill levels as directed by certified instructors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.
• Must be able to get along with others, be flexible to change, and willing to work with multiple grade levels and teachers.
• Possess excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with school staff, students and parents.
• Passion and desire to help students improve their literacy skills and other educational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills helpful.

EXPERIENCE:

• No experience working with children or in a classroom required.
• Prefer experience instructing individuals or a small group of students in reading, writing or math.
• Basic math and accounting skills; personal computer, keyboarding and work processing skills.
• Good oral and written communication, English language, interpersonal relations, customer service and public relations; critical thinking an problem solving; and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job, manage multiple priorities, manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, and the ability to diffuse and mange volatile and stressful situations.

Please Note: All posted vacancies in the District close at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time. All future correspondence regarding this position will be handled via the email address that you provide on your online application. Please regularly check both your In-Box and SPAM folder for these email messages. 27J benefit information is found here Note: Certified positions at .8 and greater are benefited. Classified positions of 30 hours and above are benefitted. The salary schedule for this position can be found here Information about temporary leave and vacation benefits can be found here Non-Discrimination Notice/Link Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $16.46 - 20.28 per hour Location: Colorado Apply Job!