Position Description and Responsibilities
ESS Paraprofessional/Classroom Assistant
Why you'll love us: The well-being and enjoyment of life is a top priority for our staff members. We offer a collaborative leadership approach, and we encourage self-care and loving relationships with each other and the community we serve. We offer 10 paid days off per year (no questions asked) with 157 contracted work days per year. We offer hands-on, engaging activities that allow students to enjoy a vibrant and joyful learning process that promotes a love of coming to school to learn!
Why we'll love you: We are looking for an enthusiastic, high energy person who loves children, has high expectations for learning and achievement, and enjoys collaboration. If you radiate positivity, have a strong work ethic, can take initiative, and love supporting children; we will love you!
About Children’s Kiva Montessori School
Our Vision: Children’s Kiva Montessori School is a place of vibrant and joyful learning where students are immersed in academic, emotional, and social growth on their way to becoming kind, confident, and engaged members of their communities.
At Kiva, we;
- Build a strong foundation for children;
- Challenge students through integrated curriculum;
- Work in supportive and engaging environments;
- Collaborate with one another;
- Embrace diversity; and
- Explore our passions.
Position Summary:
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborates with ESS and General Education teachers to provide instructional and enrichment assistance to ESS students in large and small groups
- Supervises students in various school settings and situations, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, bus lines, field trips, etc.
- Provides clerical support, including taking attendance, monitoring progress towards goals, paper grading, updating student data folders, typing, and filing office support activities, etc.
- Assists in the maintenance of students’ records, such as grade records, diagnostic and achievement test scores, and others.
- Provides general assistance to students in non-instructional situations.
- May administer minor first aid in the absence of other personnel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Some additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Keep records on attendance, accidents and incidents
- Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Ensure the safety of students at all times
- Consult with Principal on responsibilities during the teacher’s absence
Candidate Profile
Education, Certification, and Experience:
- High School Diploma and/or GED (Required)
- Substitute Authorization through CDE (Required)
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
- Experience working with students with academic struggles and minor behavior struggles (Preferred)
- 3 years Experience in Educational Setting (Preferred)
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Student-Centered Mindset: Demonstrates genuine care, patience, and respect for children; builds trusting relationships that support academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Instructional Support & Adaptability: Ability to follow teacher direction and implement differentiated supports for diverse learners, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Adjusts strategies in real time based on student needs.
- Behavior Support & Classroom Management: Uses proactive, positive behavior strategies to support student engagement and safety. Maintains calm, consistent responses in challenging situations.
- Collaboration & Teaming: Works effectively with ESS staff, general education teachers, and administration. Communicates clearly, accepts feedback, and contributes to a cohesive instructional team.
- Observation & Data Awareness: Accurately observes and documents student progress, behaviors, and interventions. Maintains organized records that support instructional decisions and compliance.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clear, professional communication with staff and students. Ability to give and follow directions, ask clarifying questions, and support a respectful school culture.
- Organization & Reliability: Manages time, materials, and responsibilities efficiently. Follows through on tasks, maintains consistency, and supports smooth classroom operations.
- Safety Awareness & Supervision: Maintains vigilance in all environments (classroom, playground, transitions). Understands and follows safety protocols and responds appropriately to incidents.
- Basic Academic Support Skills: Provides support in foundational literacy and math skills appropriate for K–8 learners, reinforcing teacher-led instruction.
- Technology & Clerical Competence: Uses basic educational technology and office tools (e.g., data entry, document preparation, attendance tracking) with accuracy and efficiency.
- Professionalism & Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and school policies. Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and ethical conduct.
- Growth Mindset & Initiative: Demonstrates willingness to learn, seek feedback, and grow professionally. Takes initiative to support students and staff without constant direction.
Essential Physical Demands:
- While performing the physical duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally be required to run a short distance, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Duties of other staff members: None.
Reports to: Head of School, Assistant Principal, and ESS Teacher
As an equal opportunity employer, CKMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability.
Pay: $25,800.00 - $33,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Colorado Substitute License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
