Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Sullivan School District C-2 CO
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Job : 5972113
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY: Assists the teacher in a variety of ways to implement the instructional program, including working directly with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. To establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation in accordance with each student’s ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists teacher as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of class materials.
• Assists teacher with student needs and other learning activities.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• May escort students to and from various rooms.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Ability to implement lessons based on district and school standards and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Attend district workshops as directed.
• Accumulate the required paraprofessional hours each year.
• Maintain confidentiality, unquestionable integrity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the teacher in the supervision of children in the classroom and on field trips.

Personnel with a substitute certificate may supervise students if the teacher leaves the room.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional Exam, Substitute certificate, or 60 hours of college credit
• Prefer prior experience working with children

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Substitute certificate preferred

COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff, and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position.

TECHNOLOGY:

• Competent with computer skills, including web browsing, email, word processing, and the Google platform.
• Must have the ability to learn and utilize new software programs as systems are upgraded.
• Utilize smart boards, projectors, copy machines, faxes, and other technology provided by the district.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with children who have learning needs and ability to work with other adults.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of students to support academics and behavior management.
• Must have patience working with children.
• Ability to learn new skills, flexibility,…