ECE Paraprofessional
- Employer
- Mapleton Public Schools
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, Paraprofessional
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Early Childhood Education/Preschool/Paraprofessional, ECE
5/10/2022
Preschool on Poze
08/22/2022
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
Position is for the 2022-2023 school year
POSITION: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Paraprofessional - Toddler Program (8 Hours per day)
LOCATION: Preschool on Poze
PAY RANGE: C10 Ranges, $16.86 - $32.32 per hour
SCHOOL YEAR WORKDAYS: 188 Days
FLA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: School Director or Designee
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
At Preschool on Poze, Mapleton's youngest learners begin to build a strong foundation for their educational journey through caring, supportive, and expert early childhood teachers. As a community leader in early childhood education, Mapleton proudly offers inclusive, engaging, and supportive toddler and preschool programs led by compassionate experts in early childhood education (ECE).
Each preschool classroom is staffed by a highly qualified and licensed teacher to assure our early childhood education programming is grounded in education and every classroom experience is a learning experience. Our ECE curriculum is grounded in the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines, and we provide a compassionate, supportive, and encouraging environment for students to practice and develop important social and emotional skills. To learn more about the school culture, please visit PoP.
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 supervising and instructing students ages 1-5 years as needed, reinforcing positive behavior and life skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining documentation, managing student health and/or special needs, requiring experience and education in one of the following specialties: Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have Early Childhood qualifications through the Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing. The minimum requirements as established by the Division of Child Care, Colorado Department of Human Services: two 3 credit college semester hours in Early Childhood Education- one class either being Introduction to Early Childhood (ECE101), or Guidance Strategies (ECE103) and the second must be Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice (ECE 111). Applicants with Infant Nursery Supervisor Qualified preferred. Applicants currently enrolled or attending classes in Early Childhood Education will also be considered.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
- AA Degree or have passed State Approved Assessment.
- 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum; engage students in activities, utilizing educational materials and equipment; reinforcing positive life skills and socialization. Support parents at school functions and provide periodic student progress information. Create a positive, nurturing, and safe child centered environment.
- Work with students closely to support their health care needs, 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; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations.
- Participate in the supervision and overall health and well-being of all students in the classroom.
- Participate in all required and appropriate in-services, building and department meetings, training, and/or school functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Preschool paraprofessionals are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures.
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:
CT or Group Leader qualified; First Aid and CPR certifications, Standard Precautions and Medication Administration 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: basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, 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 an application online at: Work in Mapleton!
- Current Mapleton employees are required to e-mail a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources at HR@mapleton.us
- All internal letters of interest must be received prior to 4pm on the date the vacancy closes.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
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