ESY Paraeducator

EFFECTIVE: July 2026
July 6 2026 - July 30 2026
Monday - Thursday 08:45am - 1:15pm
4.5 hours per day

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports teachers with small group and one on one instruction clerical duties supervision and redirection. Provide feedback to teachers regarding individual student performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with Student Support Services and district policies and procedures (e.g. Medicaid documentation accident reporting)
• Facilitate and support small groups and/or one on one instruction to reinforce skills concepts and strategies.
• Elicit responses from every member of the group.
• Ensure understanding of material by all students.
• Lead multi-level students to work together effectively.
• Promote a learning environment that respects the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Support a learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through questioning speculation and originality.
• Encourage a learning environment that is safe for responding and questioning even for the shyest student.
• Prepare materials for various types of interventions.
• Assist with test administration scoring data entry.
• Actively participate in PLCs and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge skills and new understandings to support instructional programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

The education/training/experience license/certification general expectations physical demands and work environment factors 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.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Arts (preferred).
Bilingual (preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the interview process.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Drivers License.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis instruction negotiation coordination communication problem-solving and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing computing synthesizing and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws regulations and policies.
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
Frequent sitting bending walking and standing.
Occasional stooping kneeling squatting and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Mostly clean and comfortable.

REPORTS TO:
Executive Director of Student Services or designee.

LOCATION:
Bishop Elementary School and The Englewood Campus (TEC)

SALARY:
Hour rate from $20.25 - $22.92 based upon education prior related experience and Level E of the Classified Salary Schedule.Position will be paid hourly one month in arrears (i.e. Hours worked in July will be paid in August).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5/31/2026..

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students employees applicants for employment or members of the public on the basis of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation marital status gender identity gender expression religion national origin ancestry family composition or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment if it rises to the level described in state law is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures please click here. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Dr. Rana Razzaque Director of Opportunity Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator 4101 S. Bannock St. Englewood CO 80110 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 North Speer Blvd. Suite 310 Denver CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 950 17th St. Suite 300 Denver CO 80202 or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission 1560 Broadway Suite 825 Denver CO 80202.