Title Para, Classroom Assistant

SUMMARY

Assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with achieving reading, writing and basic math skills, implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures in a Title I designated school. Assists instructor with preparation of classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. If in the Dual Language Program, also uses Spanish to perform the duties of this position.

Supervise in-person students during remote learning.

• Assists students with classroom activities. Implements teacher's instruction plan. Performs tutoring, both individually and with small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. Supervise in-person students during periods of remote learning, when the teacher may also be remote. Responsibilities include implementation of age-appropriate educational activities; provide direction and guidance to students; effectively handle student discipline; ensure student safety and security; communicate with parents, staff, and teachers;
  
  clean classroom areas; record attendance; and support students as they move through their daily remote learning schedule.
• Assists teachers in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assists with paperwork and documentation as needed.
• Monitors students during breaks, recess, time outs, on field trips, etc.
• Assists with special projects. May administer first aid and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including lunchroom/playground duty.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must meet one of the following requirements, which are:

• AA or 2 year college degree, OR
• Completion of 48 college semester hours, OR
• Passing of state CDE approved paraprofessional examination, OR
• Complete Personal Commitment Plan to meet requirements within a defined timeline

No experience required. Experience in working with school age children preferred. If working in the Dual Language Program, must be proficient in Spanish. If working in the English as a Second Language (ESL) area, must successfully complete the District administered ESL Training Program (approximately 15 hours) within 3 months of entering position.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• First aid certification preferred.
• Must successfully complete the Adams County BOCES Safety Training Class within 30 days of entering position.

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

All classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step
8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the classified salary schedule is dependent on the grade level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. For additional compensation information, please refer to the Classified Master Agreement.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.