26/27 Instructional Paraeducator - Preschool, Sunnyside Elementary, .9375 FTE

Durango School District 9-R • Durango, CO • 5h ago

Durango School District is accepting applications for an Instructional Paraeducator in Preschool at Sunnyside Elementary. This position will be M-F, .9375 FTE, 37.5 hrs/wk. Includes benefits. Position begins August 17, 2026.

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes a $1,800 one-time bonus! (Note, bonus pro-rated for late start and FTE)

Job Title: Instructional Paraeducator Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Student Support FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Services and School Base Prepared Date: July 1, 2015, 7/1/20; 05/26/23

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 may be 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.

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; preparing learning environment with needed supplies and materials; tutoring; and/or leading activities with small groups or one-on-one.

Supervise and monitor student behavior during daily activities (cafeteria, playground, hallway, to/from buses, cross walks, field trips, etc.)

May assist with office duties including answering phones, updating and maintaining databases, maintaining records, directing visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, processing mail, filing, keyboarding.

Attend appropriate building meetings, in-services, school functions, and/or trainings.

Engage in ongoing professional development.

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 ESSA 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 office 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 for 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.

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