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Paraprofessional Early Childhood - Beattie Elementary

 
Information specific to this position: 
 
Pay Range: $16.50 - $18.48 (min – 12% above min)/hr based on qualifications and experience*
  
Hours/day: 7.5 hours
 
Work calendar days: 141 days
 
Duration of position: One year only
 
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.


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SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the early childhood teacher with implementing instruction and/or reinforcing learning skills in
one-on-one, small and/or large groups of children ages 3 - 5. Assist with assessing students, preparing classroom materials, completing
paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement and/or monitoring students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent
of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.
Description of Job Tasks
1. Assist the classroom early childhood teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large groups of children ages 3 - 5. Implement and support the early childhood teacher’s instruction plan, including assisting with the development of the academic and social/emotional instructional content, format, classroom environment and daily schedule for morning and afternoon classrooms.
2. Support the classroom teacher in the assessment of children formally using Teaching Strategies GOLD three times a year and on an ongoing informal basis through the development of anecdotes, portfolios and the use of classroom assessments.
3. Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, completing paperwork, maintaining files and documenting student achievement.
4. Monitor students in classroom and during, recess, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce classroom rules and expectations and implement behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to students’ circumstances.
5. Support the classroom teacher in communicating the child’s daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child.
6. Assist early childhood teacher and/or administration with special projects.
7. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
8. Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences,
school functions and/or home visits (Head Start families).
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of a Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire
• PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire
• PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire
• Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire
• Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to hr@psdschools.org