Paraprofessional- Kindergarten

Job Title: Paraprofessional - KindergartenJob Family: Classified - Student SupportDepartment: Grand Valley Center for Family LearningFLSA Status: Non-exemptPay Range: Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: $15.00 - $26.25 per hourReports to: Building PrincipalJob 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 required2 year associates degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) or the ability to successfully pass the WorkKeys proficiency testProven experience working with studentsEffective communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and childrenUnderstanding of basic principles of early childhood developmentRequired 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 ONLINECertified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and educationReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled Garfield 16 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Garfield 16 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Garfield 16 are based on district needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Garfield 16 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Garfield 16 encourages applicants of all ages.