PRESCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT - Platte Canyon School District #1 : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted: 10/28/2024Location: DEER CREEK PRESCHOOLDate Available: 11/11/2024POSITION: PRESCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT LOCATION: DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE: Board approved 2024-2025 academic calendar. M-Thurs.7:30am - 3:30pm (8 hrs/day) SALARY: Per Board approved 2024-2025 Classified salary schedule. $16.59hr (7.5 hrs) Annual pay is divided equally by 12 months and paid monthly on the last business day of the month. BENEFITS: Eligible for PERA Retirement Plan Sick/Personal days earned at 1 day for every 18 days worked Free employee access to District indoor swimming pool, and workout area. Employee bonus program QUALIFICATIONS: Must have ONE of the following: 1. At least 48 credit hours completed at an institute of higher education, OR 2. An associate's (or higher) degree, OR 3. Must be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. (Testing is administered through the School District)

• Clear background reports through fingerprint submission to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and FBI partially paid for by employee through payroll deductions.
• One year of professional experience with appropriate age group desired.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to take initiative during instructional activities.
• Appreciation and acceptance of diversity.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR/ADE Certification.
• Ability to perform all of the job duties listed under Job Duties and Responsibilities .

REPORTS TO: Site Principal/Director PRIMARY FUNCTION: The primary function of the Classroom Paraprofessional is to work with students. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work of acceptable quality and quantity.
• Demonstrate dependability and enthusiasm in performing assigned tasks.
• Become familiar with and adhere to Board approved School District Policies and Regulations.
• Serve as a positive liaison between the school and the community, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate effective relations with other staff members and work in cooperation with them to achieve positive results.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and the public.
• Demonstrate high personal and professional standards and maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the position.

The Classroom Professional is evaluated annually by the building Principal. Evaluation is to be based upon fulfillment of duties and responsibilities listed in this job description as determined by observation, review of records and reports, and administrative judgement and effectiveness and quality of services. The employee will participate in the writing of personal goals and objectives which demonstrate the ability to develop professionally.Application Procedure: Apply Online www.plattecanyonschools.org AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Platte Canyon School District Public Notice Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity 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 and Colorado law, The Platte Canyon School District 1 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all groups and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding civil rights discrimination: Kay Genschorck, PCSD1 Compliance Coordinator, PCSD1 Title IX Coordinator, [email protected] 572433 US Highway 285, PO Box 1069, Bailey CO 80421, 303-###-####, x1019. You may also contact the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver CO 80204. PCSD1 offers Career and Technical Education which includes ACE (Alternative Cooperative Education) which prepares young adults to be occupationally effective, socially responsible, and functionally independent. The ACE program is available to all interested students.