Paraprofessional, Classroom
Operating under the direction of the building leader and classroom teacher, this position supports instruction, student supervision, and day-to-day classroom operations. The role reinforces academic skills, assists with behavior and social-emotional development, prepares materials, and provides supervision in a variety of school settings. This position also supports assessment activities, participates in training, and contributes to a safe, positive learning environment for all students.
Job Responsibility Description
Instructional Support
- Assist the teacher with delivering instruction and implementing lesson plans across core academic areas such reading, math, and social studies.
- Provide individual or small-group support to reinforce learning and classroom expectations
- Monitor student engagement and participation.
- Observe and report progress or concerns to the teacher.
- Support classroom routines to maintain a productive and orderly learning environment.
Student Supervision and Behavior Support
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, recess, lunch, and other school environments.
- Support student behavior and social-emotional skill development using building-wide expectations and practices.
- Model appropriate interactions and guide students in making positive choices.
- Assist with arrival, dismissal, and bus loading/unloading as assigned.
Classroom Materials and Clerical Support
- Prepare, organize, and maintain instructional materials, supplies, and learning tools.
- Assist with basic clerical tasks such as copying, filing, grading, attendance, and student records.
- Support classroom setup including displays, visuals, and educational resources.
Assessment and Testing Support
- Assist with classroom, schoolwide, and state testing logistics, including small-group administration as directed.
- Support all levels of assessment, including TS Gold data collection, intervention literacy and math progress monitoring, and other building-level assessments.
- Prepare testing materials, schedule sessions, organize student groups, and assist with make-ups and related documentation.
Meetings, Trainings, and School Activities
- Participate required staff meetings, trainings, and other professional development.
- Assist with school events, field trips, off-site tours, and special projects as assigned.
Other Duties
- Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's degree, completion of at least 48 semester hours of college coursework, or a passing score on the WorkKeys assessment (or other approved assessment) required for Title I schools
- Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills required when assigned to a bilingual program
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid Colorado driver's license or valid Colorado identification required
- Ability to obtain and maintain required district trainings (e.g., restraint training, first aid/CPR if assigned)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to support teacher-directed instruction and reinforce academic and behavioral expectations.
- Skill in using positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques, and calm conflict intervention.
- Ability to build supportive, respectful relationships with students and maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs, manage frequent interruptions, and maintain focus in a busy school environment.
- Ability to supervise students safely in a variety of settings and respond appropriately in crisis or emergency situations.
- Ability to follow district safety procedures and report concerns promptly.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide support in a professional and approachable manner
- Commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest ethical standards
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and various stakeholders
- Ability to follow applicable federal, state, local laws and Board of Education policies, in addition to building and department procedures
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
- Basic operating knowledge of computers, district-approved devices, and common educational technology tools.
- Ability to use email, word processing, spreadsheets, and other standard office software.
- Ability to operate typical office equipment such as copiers, printers, and telephones.