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Durango School District 9-R Instructional Paraeducator PreK Animas Valley Elementary in Durango, Colorado
Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for an Instructional Paraeducator in Preschool at Animas Valley Elementary. This position will be M-F, .9375 FTE, 37.5 hrs/wk. Includes benefits. Position begins August 12, 2024.
Job Title: Instructional Paraeducator Pay Grade: Support Staff, Range 4 Job Family: Student Support FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department: Student Services and School Based Prepared Date: July 1, 2015, 7/1/20 Typical Work Year: 9 months
SUMMARY: Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior. Assist in supervising students throughout the day.
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 maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.
D 59% May assist teachers with one or more of the following: implementing lesson plans; maintaining classroom; reinforcing skills and materials; administering, scoring, and/or recording assessment information; progress monitoring students; preparing instructional materials; performing clerical duties; maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports environment with needed supplies and materials; tutoring; and/or leading activities with small groups or one-on-one.
D 20% Supervise and monitor student behavior during daily activities(cafeteria, playground, hallway, to/from buses, cross walks, field trips, etc.)
D 10% May assist with office duties including answering phones, updating and maintaining databases, maintaining records, directing visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, processing mail, filing, keyboarding.
D 5% Attend appropriate building meetings, in-services, school functions, and/or trainings.
M 1% Engage in ongoing professional development.
Ongoing 5% Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Skills Competence(Minimum 2 years of college ,e.g. associates degree, or 48 semester hrs of college coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and NCLB qualifications) prior to being hired.
EXPERIENCE: None required. Experience in a school setting and/or educational training preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required. May require CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months after hire. Criminal Background Check required for hire.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a team working environment and collaborate with co-workers to solve problems and create a positive and professional work climate. Employs a commitment to customer service and student safety. Interpersonal, communication, basic language, basic math, and basic writing skills. Desire to work with children and children with special needs. Basic operating knowledge of general equipment and microcomputers preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure
Multilingual oral and written communication skills preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
Ability to assist in supporting classroom management systems and reinforcement systems
Ability to use effective interventions fo at risk learners
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status