Instructional Assistant, Monfort Elementary School

Position Overview

Position Type: School Support/Instructional Assistant I

Location: Monfort Elementary School

Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary: $19.26 per hour (up to $30.86 per hour for internal transfers and rehires)

Contract Length: /182 days)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire.

Paid leave options include sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

• AA degree or 48 semester hours
• Passing scores on Work Keys exams:
  Applied Math (score ≥4), Workplace Documents (score ≥4), Business Writing (score ≥3)

• CPI training (training provided)
• CPR/First Aid training (training provided)

Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned.

• Support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
• Provide student‑specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and providing assistance to staff.
• Ability to sit for long periods, manage multiple distractions, and maintain visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs; upper body strength to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Applicant must have knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position, including providing student‑specific personal care support. Previous experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs is required. Strong verbal communication skills, ability to move quickly, teamwork, positive attitude, and upper body strength (lifting 50 lbs.) are required. Paraprofessional experience, bilingual skills preferred.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities, which may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required.

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Greeley‑Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience.

Phone: 970‑348‑6058

Email: jdonahue