Elementary Academic Teaching Assistant; Parker Performing Arts - online DCSD

Elementary Academic Teaching Assistant

All employees of Parker Performing Arts School will work together to achieve our school's vision and mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek an academic teaching assistant who can assist teachers in planning and providing individual and group instruction to students while monitoring and reporting student progress regarding behavior and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor students assigned in the classroom during educational activities.
• Ensure safety of students under supervision.
• Effectively manage students under supervision including the enforcement of school rules and policies.
• Assist students with work and lessons, including those requiring remedial, or learning disability effort.
• Assist classroom teachers by providing individual and group instruction to students, including the preparation and presentation of lessons.
• Assist in the supervision and guidance of students in a variety of academic or non-academic settings including one-on-one or tutorial activities.
• Collect and organize program data; prepare data for required reports; maintain records and files.
• Service and maintain the confidence and cooperation of children. Maintain confidentiality of student and school information. Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students. Think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Required Qualifications:

48 semester hours from an accredited college, an associate degree, or proof of successfully passing the Para-Professional PRAXIS exam. Some experience in the supervision of youth and providing instruction to individuals or groups, preferably in an educational setting;
Effective communication, organizational, and delegation skills Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Passion for the arts in education. Experience in charter schools Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Provide student progress updates.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Deliver instruction to students.

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type:
Charter School

Primary

Location:

Parker Performing Arts School

One Year Only (Yes or No):
No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

FTE: 1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $17.30 USD - $26.64 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
July 22, 2026