Paraprofessional – ELL- Reg Ed

POSTING CLOSE DATE

This posting will close once filled.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

D11 APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

• A completed online submission of D11 application.
• A complete work history in application. If attaching a resume, you should include a complete work history listing both months and years of all relevant work experience pertaining to the position you are applying. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
• Any newly employed individual will be placed on a twenty five (25) step salary system. Each step represents two years of work experience, based on equivalent experience. The maximum years of experience granted is 19-20 years of experience, which is equivalent to step (10). You can find the Grade for the position you are applying on the job description page of your application. The salary table can be viewed by following the below link.

https://www.d11.org/Page/1758

• A legible copy of all official college transcripts or WorkKeys Test (If applicable to the position)

To upload documents into your application, click on “My Job Applications” on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Welcome page once you have logged in to apply. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.

If you have application questions please contact the HR office at 719/520-2169.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SSUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Assists classroom teachers by working with ESL (English as a Second Language) students and by preparing materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides extra assistance to students in groups and one on one
• Reinforces skills instruction
• Prepares instructional materials
• Performs word processing, data entry, filing and runs copies
• Maintains student records and files of students’ work
• Participates in planning activities and discussions regarding students’ needs and progress
• Assists with parent involvement programs
• Supervises students in classroom, and other areas

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs related work as required

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, copy machines
• Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures
• Ability to operate keyboard devices at moderate speed
• Ability to relate well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred candidates will have ability to speak a second language
• Prior experience working with children

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to assigned teacher or other supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in school classrooms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

SALARY RANGE

From $17.39 to $20.79/hr.

8 hrs day

187 days

D11 Salary Grade N10

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442

The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R

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