Instructional Para - 2 Positions

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-30
Available: 08/13/2012 Closes: 08/06/2012
Turnberry Elementary (PK-5)
 

DESCRIPTION:  

Assist the teacher in the classroom by providing reinforcement in all academic areas.  Perform any activities or duties to help educate students while maintaining a safe and pleasant environment in which students can excel.  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 C.  $10.69 to $12.29 per hour, depending on relevant experience.   4.0 hours per day (each position), Monday through Friday.  187 day work year schedule.  Not 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.
  • Assist the teacher in parent communication to share information about the upcoming appointment and events, including preparing written communication as requested.
  • Administer tests to determine academic skill levels as directed by certified instructors.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 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.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience or training in working with elementary age students.
  • Knowledge of current teaching methodologies, elementary curriculum and instructional practices
  • Knowledge of the current District Literacy program or willingness to learn.

 

 

 

REPORTS TO CERTIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER AND BUILDING PRINCIPAL///// SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT ///// DIRECT BANKING REQUIRED ///// AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ///// School District 27J desires to recruit and retain employees who share our commitment to providing outstanding educational services and opportunities to our diverse student population.  The District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.  The District complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment At of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado.  Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the District shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices.  The 27J Administration Building is located at 18551 E. 160th Ave., Brighton, CO  80601. ///// Strong bilingual skills, especially in Spanish, are a plus. Experiences working with students from economically diverse backgrounds are sought for many of our positions.  All current employees shall be interviewed and considered first.  If there are no qualified candidates, then non-employees shall be interviewed and considered.

Brighton School District 27J


18551 E. 160th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
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