Paraprofessional - Kindergarten
Garfield County School District 16
Job Title: Paraprofessional - Kindergarten
Job Family: Classified - Student Support
Department: Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Reports to: Building Principal
Job ID #: 1285
General Summary:
Kindergarten paraprofessionals assist students with academic needs under the direction of a certified teacher. The paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps with academics, runs small groups and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 year associates degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) or the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency test
• Proven experience working with students
• Effective communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
• Understanding of basic principles of early childhood development
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
• Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
• Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
• Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
• Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, copying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned
Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE
• Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled
Equal Employment Opportunity
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.