Instructional Paraeducator - Preschool, Sunnyside Elementary, .FTE

26/27 Instructional Para educator - Preschool, Sunnyside Elementary, .9375 FTE

Durango School District 9-R Sunnyside Elementary School – Durango, Colorado. The position will be Monday–Friday, .9375 FTE, 37.5 hours per week. Benefits included. Starting date:
Aug 17, 2026.
Job : 5734411. Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled. Posted:
May 22, 2026.

Position:
Instructional Para educator Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family:
Student Support FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt

Department:
Student Services and School Base Prepared Date:
July 1, 2015

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY Assist teachers with instruction, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, managing student behavior, and supervising students throughout the day.

• Assist teachers with lesson plans, classroom maintenance, reinforcing skills, administering assessments, progress monitoring, preparing instructional materials, clerical duties, maintaining records, setting up learning environments, tutoring, and leading activities with small groups or one‑on‑one.
• Supervise and monitor student behavior during daily activities such as cafeteria, playground, hallway, to/from buses, crosswalks, and field trips.
• Assist with office duties: answering phones, updating databases, maintaining records, directing visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, processing mail, filing, keyboarding.
• Attend appropriate building meetings, in‑services, school functions, and trainings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent. Basic Skills Competence (minimum 2 years of college or 48 semester hours of coursework) OR Pass paraprofessional test (CDE and ESSA qualifications) prior to hire.

None required. Experience in a school setting and/or educational training preferred.

None required. May require CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months after hire. Criminal background check required for hire.

Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a team environment, collaborate to solve problems, employ customer service, student safety, interpersonal, communication, basic language, math, and writing skills. Desire to work with children and children with special needs. Basic operating knowledge of general office equipment and microcomputers preferred.

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form with positive interpersonal skills.
• Use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Multilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team.
• Promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Assist in supporting classroom management and reinforcement systems.
• Use effective interventions for at‑risk learners.

• Operating knowledge of typical office equipment such as copier, fax machine, E‑mail, etc.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

Full‑Time

$20.36 to $21.40 Per Hour

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Mary Ebens, Principal
• Sunnyside Elementary School
• Email: mebens