Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional - II

Salary Grade: $20.66 - $22.25 per hour Work Year: 154 Days Status: Nonexempt School: Carlson Elementary School Reports To: Principal

Clear Creek School District (CCSD) is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, a short drive west of Denver and area suburbs. Clear Creek serves the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire, Dumont, Silver Plume, and parts of Evergreen. Our county is well-suited for outdoor adventure. Our historic downtowns offer some of the best places to explore and discover. Our community values supporting students and schools, which has resulted in recent increases to compensation and facility improvements. We believe that students are more than test scores, and learning experiences are opportunities for creativity. Clear Creek School District is dedicated to attracting and retaining high-quality educators. This means you'll be warmly welcomed into our team of professionals, provided opportunities to learn and grow with us, and be challenged to be your very best for students.

The successful candidate will be required to complete fingerprinting through an approved fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing assistance to teachers in working with students, clerical tasks and other functions. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following:

• Collaborate, communicate, and support teachers to create active learning experiences for students
• Assist with peer collaboration in and outside of the classroom
• Support a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the academic needs and interests of students
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff
• Support teachers in communicating with parents about their students' academics
• Performs other duties as requested

Education And Training

High School Diploma/GED required. Two years post-secondary study, Associates degree or higher preferred.

Knowledge, Experience And Other Qualifications

Requires good oral communication skills, the ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality. Is flexible. Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers. Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision. Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school and school District community, as well as the public at large. Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Maintains a generally positive attitude. Observes all District policies and procedures. None required, first aid preferred.

Work Environment

The noise level is typical of a school district. Frequent sitting, bending, reaching; stooping, squatting. Occasional lifting five (5) to twenty five (25) pounds.

Supervisory Duties

None.

Clear Creek School District RE1, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.