Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education (ECE

Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Assist teacher with supervising and instructing students ages 3-5 years as needed, reinforcing positive behavior and life skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining documentation, managing student health and/or special needs, requiring experience and education in one of the following specialties:
Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education.

Support the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum; engage students in activities, utilizing educational materials and equipment; reinforcing positive life skills and socialization. Support parents at school functions and provide periodic student progress information. Create a positive, nurturing, and safe child centered environment. Work with students closely to support their health care needs, including one or more of the following: administering first aid to ill or injured children;

caring for bathroom needs; dispensing medication; assisting with medical needs; executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations. Participate in the supervision and overall health and well-being of all students in the classroom. Participate in all required and appropriate in-services, building and department meetings, training, and/or school functions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent. AA Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment. Applicants currently enrolled or attending classes in Early Childhood Education will also be considered. ECT or Group Leader qualified. First Aid and CPR certifications Standard Precautions and Medication Administration may be required. Must have Early Childhood Teacher qualifications through the Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing.

The minimum requirements as established by the Division of Child Care, Colorado Department of Human Services: two 3 credit college semester hours in Early Childhood Education- one class either being Introduction to Early Childhood (ECE
101), or Guidance Strategies (ECE
103) and the second must be Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice (ECE 111). Applicants with Infant Nursery Supervisor Qualified preferred. Must maintain appropriate PDIS credential levels. Must participate in continued ECE learning opportunities. A combination of formal education and professional development to reach ECT qualifications in two years of employment. 0-2 years' experience working with children in a school setting.

May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic computer skills, communication, and/or foreign language. May require operating knowledge of general office equipment and general health care procedures. May also require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures. Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students, and/or ensure computer equipment is functioning properly. Also requires ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Decision making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards;
Infectious Disease Handbook;
District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. Supervisor is always involved in decision making. Duties may require cross training in one or more of the…