Paraprofessional

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional
LOCATION: Alice Terry Elementary
WORK YEAR: 181 days
WORK STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: Alice Terry Elementary is seeking a paraprofessional who has experience working with second language learners.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Co-planning, delivering, and reflecting upon daily lesson plans with classroom teacher.

2. Assists in the supervision and activities for students.

3. Monitors and assist with child behavior management.

4. Monitors students in non-classroom settings, and assists with everyday situations.

5. Attend various meetings as needed.

6. Other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Required
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must also meet NCLB requirements by having one of the following:

o At least 48 credit hours completed at an institute of higher education; OR

o An Associate's (or higher) degree; OR

o Must be able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math. Testing is administered through the School District.

Preferred
• Experience using computers, word processing programs and general office equipment.
• One to three years of experience as an elementary paraprofessional highly desired.
• Experience working with Special Education students preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English desirable.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Is flexible and adaptable to change
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and co-workers
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Observes all district policies and procedures
• Supports the Sheridan School District Strategic Plan
• Supports school mission and vision

Certificates and Licenses
None

Continuing Education/Training
Microsoft Office

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment. Mostly clean; some noise; interactions with students in a general education classroom setting. Occasional lifting 5 to 50 pounds (some positions require the lifting of students), frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling and occasional sitting, reaching, stooping, and squatting.

CLEARANCES
Must clear background check through an online Records check and FBI Fingerprint check through Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

SALARY - $18.37 - $23.69/hour

The annual salary for this position will be determined by number of hours scheduled to work each day and number of days scheduled to work each year. The computed annual salary will be spread out in equal payments over 12 months. Sheridan School District employees are paid once a month on the 1st working day of the month that is not a weekend day or holiday.

BENEFITS:
Employees who are scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible to obtain district health benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and supplemental benefits. Positions that qualify for health benefits also qualify for leave which could include vacation and daily leave to be determined by the position and number of days assigned. Sheridan School District No. 2 is a public employer and participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). All employees are required by state statute to contribute 11% of salary on a pre-tax basis to PERA and the District contributes 21% in addition to employee contribution.

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 position will close once the vacancy has been filled.