Elementary School K-5 Instructional Paraprofessional

Goal: To increase student achievement in all K-5 students

Offer consistent on-site support to school staff and students to ensure all students can engage in deep learning at school.

General Requirements:

• Ability and desire to work with kindergarten through fifth grade aged students and support K-5 teachers
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about foundational reading and math skills
• Ability to use and/or willingness to learn school assessments to monitor student progress
• Basic understanding of Word, Excel, and Apple iPad functions
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff
• Must be able to communicate effectively, follow written and oral instruction, district policies and technical materials
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred- Bilingual Spanish verbal and writing skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works one on one and/or with small groups of K-5th grade students
• Assists lead teachers in preparing materials and resources for instructional activities, including preparing print and digital instructional materials
• Monitor and reinforce appropriate student behavior during various activities, including, play, lunch, or in the classroom as required.
• Implements research-based instructional programs as designated; maintains up-to-date data and progress monitoring scores using technology software
• Utilizes positive behavior management techniques and school ROARS behavior systems in order to engage and keep students on task
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, playgrounds, as needed.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Performs other non-instructional duties as assigned by the lead teacher, principal or his/her designee.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the principal, supervising teachers, students, parents, staff, and public.

Estes Park School District R-3 is an equal opportunity employer