High School Paraprofessional (ELD Focus) 2025-2026

High School Paraprofessional (ELD Focus)

Description:

The High School Paraprofessional (ELD focus) will provide assistance with day-to-day classroom routines and procedures under the guidance of a licensed teacher. This position works in large and small group settings to support student mastery in all content areas and provides students with a positive learning environment.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: High School Principal High School Assistant Principal

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this posting is 10/24/2025.

Compensation:

This is a full-time 10-month position. The hourly rate is $17.75 - $23.94 per hour (without a Bachelors degree) or $18.62 - $25.14 per hour (with a Bachelors degree) depending on experience. Additional benefits are outlined in more detail at the bottom of the job description.

Essential Functions:

Collaboration & Classroom Support:

• Communicate and foster positive relationships with students parents and families.
• Contribute to our Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Participate in activities intervention discussions and team meetings to ensure student success and to promote innovation.
• Collaborate with teachers in designing curriculum.
• Work with teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets.
• Support student growth and achievement for the development of the whole child academically socially emotionally and physically.
• Provide assistance to the teacher in the instruction of students.
• Reinforce learning strategies and skills as modeled by the teacher.
• Follow and reinforce classroom management and student behavior expectations set by classroom teacher.
• Assist with supervising students in the classroom hallways lunchroom and on the playground or as requested.
• Supervise before- and after-school duty assignments.
• Conduct small group and individual instruction with the guidance and support of classroom teacher.
• Follow lesson plan developed by classroom teacher.

Additionally:

• Regular and timely attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Abilities Knowledge Qualifications and Skills:

• Support student growth and achievement for the development of the whole child academically socially emotionally and physically.
• Supervise before- and after-school duty assignments.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students parents peers and the community.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
• Open and flexible in time of change.
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution).
• Excellent organization skills.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance attitude and demeanor.

Education and Experience:

• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g. GED).
• Demonstrate subject matter competency by (1) earning an Associates degree or higher or (2) completing at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education or (3) passing the State of Colorado WorkKeys teaching assistant exam and providing the school with test results.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; Ability to read and write in both languages

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level:Occasional exposure to airborne particles fumes and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions:Analyze collaboration communicate compare compilation of data compute coordinate copy direct evaluate instruct interpersonal skills present report synthesize.

Physical Activities:Office environment including computer interface. Bend reach sit stand stoop talk walk and heavy person-to-person interaction with students parents peers and community members.

Weight and Force Demands:Moderate physical activity (lifting pulling and pushing up to 25 pounds).

Other:May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

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Why work for Pinnacle

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging friendly open and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced growth-oriented and supportive work environment while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally we offer a robust comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical dental vision basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid options for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K 403B and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• Colonial add-ons to include accident critical illness and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions!
• Paid Time Off

If you want to be part of a caring supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue Federal Heights CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street Thornton CO. For more information visit must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

Colorado Residents:In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority