Substitute Paraprofessional Pre-K

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EFFECTIVE: 2025/2026 school year

Position Type:
Non-Exempt

On call/ Temporary/As needed

Benefit Eligible:
No

The need for substitute paraprofessionals varies throughout the school year.

This is an ongoing posting and candidates' completed applications remain in the pool of applicants for 1 year.

Position Summary

This on call/substitute position supports teachers with supervision and redirection to ensure successful inclusion of all children including those with identified special needs, including significant needs and affective needs, with in-class and small group instruction. Other duties may include, but are not limited to serving meals, clerical support, following of individual student plans, and material preparation. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

The position involves riding the bus and providing student supervision on the bus to and from the work site during morning and afternoon bus runs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Facilitate and support small groups of students.

Promote a learning environment that respects the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.

Support a learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning, speculation, and originality.

Encourage a learning environment that is safe for responding and questioning, even for the shyest student.

Elicit responses from every member of the group.

Ensure understanding of material by all students.

Lead multi-level students to work together effectively.

Establish student, staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.

Provide student supervision in groups, at recess, at lunch, and on field trips.

Actively Participate In PLCs And Other Required Training.

Apply and implement knowledge, skills and new understandings to support instructional programming.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Supervision/Technical Responsibilities

None

Budget And/Or Resource Responsibilities

None

The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Training/Experience

High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred).

Bilingual (preferred).

English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.

Licenses Or Certifications

Valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).

General Expectations

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

Essential

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.

Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Work Environment

The work environment may be noisy.

Frequent encounter with odors, and bodily fluids.

Reports To

Director or designee.

LOCATION:

Early Childhood/ Pre-K at Maddox

Rate Of Compensation

Hourly rate is $19.79 - $22.39, depending on comparable experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

New hires or rehires will be responsible for the $49.50 fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Closing Date

This position will close on 6/1/2025.

Application Instructions

All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at  Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,…