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Roaring Fork School District

Paraprofessional

Roaring Fork School District, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States, 81601


Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: 9/9/2024

Location: Riverview School

Date Available: ASAP

DEFINITION

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher with the supervision and instruction of students.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from the preschool director, principal, or assistant principal. Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher.

PRIMARY DUTIES

General paraprofessional duties Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management. Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment. Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom. Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior. Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies. Assist in proctoring tests. Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials. Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans. Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities. Report to work on time and accurately record time worked. Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Classroom management Basic knowledge of Standards Based Education Children with special health care needs Age appropriate activities Stages of child development English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Modern office procedures and methods. Basic computer knowledge

Ability to: Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities Work independently in the absence of supervision Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Monitor and record student data

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES

Experience: No prior experience required, but previous experience working with children preferred.

Training / Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Spanish bilingual preferred.

LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Riverview School

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less. Special Education Paraprofessionals might be required to lift, move or have the ability to position students as needed to provide health services.

SALARY RANGE AND DAYS WORKED

Hourly range: $21.88*/hour to $27.10/hour, depending on qualified experience.

Days worked: 176 days/year (with paid personal time, paid sick leave, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks)

Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.