Substitute Paraprofessional Pre-K
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Position Type: Support Staff/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 8/7/2024Location: Early Childhood Education at MaddoxDate Available: OngoingClosing Date: 06/01/2025 EFFECTIVE: Ongoing for the 2024/2025 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. 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: Is flexible and adaptable to change. Has computer/technology skills. Has the ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers. Has the ability to understand and follow complex 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 District community. Has the ability to analyze, instruct, negotiate, coordinate, communicate, problem solve and use interpersonal skills. Has the ability to compare, compute, synthesize and evaluate. Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain a generally positive attitude. Observe all District policies and procedures. Adhere to federal and state legislation, regulation, 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 $19.64 - $22.23, 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, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque, Director of Opportunity, Access & Inclusion,4101 S. Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110, (303) ###-####, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.