ESS Paraprofessional Job Cortez area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Kiva Charter ESS Paraprofessional

Children's Kiva Montessori K-8 Charter School

Position Description and Responsibilities

ESS Paraprofessional/Classroom Assistant

The well-being and enjoyment of life is a top priority for our staff members. We offer a collaborative leadership approach and encourage self-care and loving relationships with each other and the community we serve. We have 157 work days per year of which you can take up to 10 paid days off with no questions asked. We offer hands-on, engaging activities that allow students to enjoy a vibrant and joyful learning process that promotes a love of coming to school to learn!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy person who loves children, has high expectations for learning and achievement, and enjoys collaboration. If you radiate positivity, have a strong work ethic, and love supporting children; we will love you!

Our Vision:
Children's Kiva Montessori School is a place of vibrant and joyful learning where students are immersed in academic, emotional, and social growth on their way to becoming kind, confident, and engaged members of their communities.

At Kiva, we:

Build a strong foundation for children;
Challenge students through integrated curriculum;
Work in supportive and engaging environments;
Collaborate with one another;
Embrace diversity; and
Explore our passions.

Position Summary:

Typical Responsibilities:

Collaborates with ESS and General Education teachers to provide instructional and enrichment assistance to ESS students, and large and small groups

Supervises students in various school settings and situations, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, bus lines, field trips, etc.

Provides clerical support, including taking attendance, paper grading, student folders, typing and filing office support activities, etc.

Assists in the maintenance of students' records, such as grade records, diagnostic and achievement test scores, and others.

Provides general assistance to students in non-instructional situations.

May administer minor first aid in the absence of other personnel.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Some additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Keep records on attendance, accidents and incidents
Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Ensure the safety of students at all times
Consult with Principal on responsibilities during the teacher's absence

Candidate Profile

Education, Certification, and

Experience:

High School Diploma and/or GED AND a minimum 3 years Experience in Educational Setting (Required)
Substitute Authorization through CDE (Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Experience working with students with academic struggles and minor behavior struggles (Preferred)

Essential Physical Demands:

While performing the physical duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to run a short distance, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to more than 100 pounds with assistance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Duties of other staff members:
None.

Reports to:

Head of School, Assistant Principal, and ESS Teacher

As an equal opportunity employer, CKMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability.