ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Ken Caryl Middle School (KCMS) is part of the Columbine High School articulation area, which includes high and low socio-economic diversity. We currently serve 633 students in grades 7-8, with approximately 125 of whom are in our GT center program; we also have a center-based program to support students with severe needs. For the 2019-2020 school year, we will be transitioning all 6th grade students in the Columbine articulation area into our school.

At KCMS, we believe in a shared leadership approach to empower our staff to make informed decisions that impact our school and student learning. Our modified schedule includes a combination of 7-period days and 4-period block days, as well as a rotating schedule. This allows students to take three electives or exploratory classes per semester. We are a PLC school where teachers have two plan periods per day, which allows every teacher to engage in collaborative meetings for 250 minutes per week, both with their departments (same content) and teams (same students).

We strive on developing the whole-child through our positive behavior program, PRIDE. KCMS is a partner with New Tech Network which combines project-based learning, an engaging school-wide culture, and real-world use of technology and tools. All students have a personal chromebook to allow for them to connect with the world around them through innovative classroom learning.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position will be supervising our Academic Focus course which will include 6 th & 7 th graders. The curriculum will be provided and include study hall, reading time, executive functioning support, and social/emotional skill development. We are looking for applicants who have at least 3 years of experience working with students in a classroom setting or their teaching license.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/14/2019Parapro - Regular Instruct
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .88, Hours/Day: 7.00, Days/Year: 181
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCP - Parapro -181 days, T51, 1
Hourly Rate: $11.87, Annual Rate: $17,181

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Provide classroom support and supervision of students under the direction of the supervisor. Provide enrichment and intervention time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Work with individual or small groups of students to support and reinforce teacher prepared lesson plans.

-Provide enrichment and intervention time using District-provided materials or activities.

-Organize and prepare materials and resources to support classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.

-Supervise and manage student behavior as assigned.

-Prepare instructional art work (i.e. posters, bulletin boards and displays).

-Administer or assist with District and classroom assessments.

-Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, and organizing student records.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required. Jeffco paraprofessional training will be offered upon acceptance of a position and must be completed at first available training opportunity.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a school setting preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Requires basic language, math, writing and communication skills. Knowledge of general office equipment preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job does not supervise other employees.

CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in the same work unit or building and provides service to students and parents.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: Medium exposure of self to bruises and cuts or injuries due to interaction with students. Low exposure of self due to bodily fluids (gloves are provided).

The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions described here 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 is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. 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 analyze, communicate and use interpersonal skills. The employee is frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute and compile. The employee is occasionally required to synthesize, evaluate and negotiate.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by classroom teacher. This position requires ability to make decisions and follow instructions of the classroom teacher and school guidelines. Errors in decision making could lead to improper instructions for students, or improper behavior management of students. Decision making requires collaboration with supervisor. Work is guided by District policies, school/department procedures.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross training in office equipment including use of computers. This position requires communication skills, ability to work with groups of students and ability to work independently.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.