Paraeducator : General Education; PreK-12) East Hills Charter School

Colorado Springs School District 11(co) Early Childhood Education
- Colorado Springs, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job : 5732362

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position Profile

Position:
Educational Support Professional :
Para educator I:
General Education (PreK-12)

Department/School:
Early Childhood Education
- East Hills Charter School

Reports To:

Principal

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 184

Salary Grade: A10

Salary

Schedule:

This position is based on the  ESP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group B )

FLSA Status:
Non
- Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Join a joyful early childhood community where every child belongs, every voice matters, and every day makes a difference.

The Early Childhood Education Department combines a deep passion for early education with meaningful support for the staff who make the magic happen. We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Preschool Plus Para educator to support extended care programming for preschool students. This position works closely with teachers to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support that helps young children build independence, confidence, and school readiness skills in an inclusive learning environment.

The Preschool Plus Para educator helps maintain safe, engaging, and organized classrooms while supporting daily routines, individualized student needs, and positive social-emotional development. The ideal candidate is reliable, patient, flexible, team-oriented, and passionate about supporting young children with diverse learning and developmental needs.

Position Summary

This position provides instructional support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote skill development. The role supports diverse student needs by implementing instructional strategies, monitoring and documenting progress and behavior, and maintaining accurate classroom records.

The position contributes to effective classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments and attendance, and completing clerical and organizational tasks. It helps create a positive, structured learning environment by reinforcing expectations, supporting student engagement and independence, and supervising students across a variety of settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, and school activities.

This role requires strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills, as well as the ability to support both instructional and operational needs throughout the school day.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide instructional support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and promote skill development.
• Implement instructional strategies and classroom supports to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress and behavior; assist in maintaining required records and classroom data.
• Support classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, recording attendance, and completing required paperwork.
• Assist students with classroom activities and daily routines to support engagement, independence, and successful participation.
• Promote a positive, structured learning environment by reinforcing school rules and appropriate student behavior across settings.
• Supervise students in various environments, including the classroom, playground, lunchroom, field trips, and other school activities.
• Perform…