Substitute Paraprofessional Pre-K

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, 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 individual student plans, and material preparation. The role involves developing and promoting good community relations among stakeholders.

It also includes riding the bus and providing student supervision on the bus to and from the work site during morning and afternoon bus runs.

• 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.

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High School Graduate or equivalent (preferred). Bilingual/Spanish preferred. English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.

Valid Colorado Driver’s License. Valid CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred).

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

• Frequent lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Frequent sitting, bending, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

• The work environment may be noisy.
• Frequent encounter with odors and bodily fluids.

Director or designee.

Early Childhood / Pre‑K at Maddox

Hourly rate is $19.79 – $22.39, depending on comparable experience and qualifications.

New hires or rehires will be responsible for the $49.50 fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

This position will close on 6/1/2025.

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.

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, the Genetic Information…