Apprentice Teacher - Paraprofessional II

Position Title: Apprentice Teacher - Paraprofessional II

Department: Special Education or General Education

Reports to: School Site Principal

Classification: Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: Hourly ESP Salary Schedule

ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).

Position Summary

Work with classroom teachers in grades Kindergarten through twelfth, as assigned, to provide students with different avenues to acquire content; provide an organized yet flexible way of proactively adjusting teaching and learning methods to accommodate each student's learning needs and preferences; and to assist in the development of teaching materials and assessment measures so that all students within the classroom can learn effectively. The AT must possess a desire to learn and demonstrate flexibility.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with strategies of differentiation in content, process, product and learning environments based on the individualized, flexible small groups

• The AT will be responsible for lesson, curriculum or classroom instruction preparation as directed by the assigned classroom teacher(s) or administration. The AT will also be responsible for assessing student work, enhancing room environment and other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or administration.

• Assess students regularly and use results of diagnostic, evaluative and testing procedures to learn about student readiness and monitor growth

• Promote greater independence for students progressing in the general education curriculum and accelerate the rate of achievement

• Elicit greater student engagement; reinforce curriculum; and offer remediated instruction where necessary and/or accelerated instruction where necessary knowledge in the use of technology for skill building centers

• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan for identified small groups

• Plan and pursue a program of personal professional growth and participate in appropriate district inservice activities

• Perform student supervision, as directed by principal.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:

• Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)

• Modern office procedures and methods

• Principles and procedures of record-keeping

• Microsoft Office and/or the Google Suite of office software

• Working knowledge of general office and library equipment, including, but not limited to, computers (including software and databases), printers, copiers, telephones and media

• Ability to:

• Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with students

• Work with efficiency with attention to detail

• Demonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule and/or student activities

• Maintain confidentiality of information

• Work cooperatively with administrators and staff

• Observe all district policies and procedures

• Observe all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting procedures

• Supervise students

• Communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing

• Complete on-going professional learning as appropriate and required for licensing

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing a degree in education), or enrolled in an approved certification program.

• In years 0-2 years of experience in a teaching environment.

• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certificate - training provided by the Aspen School District

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish bilingual

Work Environment

• Classroom setting

• Office environment; exposure to computer screens

• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings

• Exposure to noise and bodily fluids

Essential Physical Requirements

• Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting,squatting, stooping typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, seeing, and hearing. Occasional lifting of up to 40lbs.

Acknowledgment

The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.