Paraprofessional, Instructional

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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CLASSIFIED VACANCY

Position is for the 2024-2025 school year.

POSITION: Paraprofessional, Instructional (2 positions available)

LOCATION: Explore PK-8

PAY RANGE: C10 Ranges, $16.83 - $35.35 per hour

CALENDAR: 184 Days, 7 hours per day

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Director

School Design Overview

Explore PreK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Learning School where students live and learn by the motto, “The world is our classroom.” Explore’s unique placement on historic farmland encourages learning beyond the classroom walls, and the natural wonder of the environment around the school makes explorers out of every Explore student.

Learning comes to life through community-based expeditions, which are long-term, in-depth studies that offer real-world connections and inspire higher levels of academic achievement. Strong community partnerships help students become active learners and leaders where they live.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Explore PK-8.

Work Life And Benefits

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

Summary

Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior and/or needs in one of the following specialties: Title I, Bilingual/ Multicultural, Classroom, Health Care Management, or Computer Technology.

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 the essential functions

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• May assist teachers with one or more of the following: implementing lesson plans; maintaining classroom; reinforcing skills and materials; administering, scoring, and/or recording tests and grades; evaluating students and/or program; preparing instructional materials; developing work schedules; performing clerical duties; maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports; supervising students to and from classroom and/or buses, on field trips, on playground, in computer lab, and/or during other activities; preparing classroom or learning environment with needed supplies and materials; tutoring; and/or leading activities of class and/or small groups.
• May assist students with understanding and reinforcing skills and materials in their native language. May also support parents by interpreting at school functions and/or by providing student progress information.
• May assist with student health care, including one or more of the following: administering first aid to ill or injured children; caring for bathroom needs; dispensing medication; assisting with medical needs; executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations; conducting health screenings; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations; and ordering and stocking medical supplies.
• May assist with maintaining, monitoring, and/or managing computer technology, including one or more of the following: IBM-compatible standalone workstations, computer labs, server, software, network, software licenses, troubleshooting, data backups, service and maintenance agreements, inventory and warranty information, replacement parts, software manual library, computer equipment usage, and/or computer-generated course/grade/attendance reports. May also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the building technology plan and technology budget.
• May attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, and/or school functions.
• May assist with lunch supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Training

AA Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment. May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures.

Experience

0-2 years’ experience working with children in a school setting. May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application.

Skills, Knowledge, & Equipment

May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic computer skills, communication, and/or foreign language. May require operating knowledge of general Health care procedures. Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations

First Aid and CPR certifications may be required.

Supervisory/Technical Responsibility

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Judgement And Decision Making

Work is assigned by supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Program Director, and Asst. Director. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students. Also requires ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards; Infectious Disease Handbook; District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. Supervisor is always involved in decision making.

Diversity Of Duties

Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: office equipment, basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, computer technology, and/or basic instructional skills. Duties and actions impact individuals within the immediate work unit or assigned building.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push/pull 50 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, instruct, and analyze. May be frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated with the Board’s policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System

Method Of Application

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
  
  

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS