Paraprofessional - Classroom

Paraprofessional - Classroom Support

Nestled within Colorado's gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado, which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing.

At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks:
Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position: A floating paraprofessional will be asked to perform a variety of instructional activities. They will need to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences. Additionally, this position will be asked to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for teachers/staff. The paraprofessional will be required to do other related work as required. Additionally, the person in this position should be comfortable with technology and basic technology problem solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities as requested.
• Assisting with the daily physical needs of students. This may require but not limited to changing diapers, assisting in physical therapy, and feeding (oral and/or tube).
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience:

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Education:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

• Experience:
  
  Prefer one year of paid or volunteer experience working with groups of children.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma. Desirable:
  Equivalent of 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university, an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university, or proof of proficiency by passing a District accepted test.

Knowledge of and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics. Student behavior management strategies and techniques. Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Basic arithmetic concepts. Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.
• Ability to:
  Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups. Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language, as required by the assignment. Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment. Be trained by District…