LCSD is hiring a paraprofessional to work with 2nd graders! Rewarding work in town with a great schedule!
Lake County is located two hours west of Denver in the heart of Colorado’s highest peaks at 10,200 feet. There are about 7,000 people in Lake County, and Leadville is the main city. Many adults commute to work in the service industry in nearby ski areas. We have a strong history of mining, adventure recreation, and outdoor enthusiasm. Lake County Elementary School consists of about 260 students in grades PK, K, 1, and 2.
We are seeking a Second Grade Paraprofessional for the 2024-2025 school year.
Reports To: Building Principal and Second Grade teaching team
Salary: $17.00/hour for 179 day contract plus EXCELLENT benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance and Paid Time Off! (benefits and wages prorated for start date)
Length of Assignment: 179 days for the full contract year. Follows the LCSD Calendar. The majority of work days are on a 4-day work week beginning ending in June. Additional days include professional development and work days.
Primary Purpose:
To support teachers and students in Second Grade.
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Provide academic support for second grade students both within the classroom and for small groups. Activities will be directed by classroom teachers or building administration.
- Willingness to learn new skills, capacity to engage second graders in activities to make learning fun, and excellent professionalism are important to help our youngest learners!
- Support classroom teachers during large-group instruction of foundational skills, math or literacy.
- Follow behavior plans, IEPs, and behavior policies and practices of LCES.
- Support students during specials rotations and language instructional blocks.
- Deliver teacher-created, small group lessons in foundational skills, math or literacy.
- Learn the foundational skills, math, literacy, and intervention strategies as needed.
- Model and implement school-wide policies and expectations.
- Supervise students either in the classroom or in small groups.
- Manage and be present in second grade pod and classrooms to increase overall supervision and student accountability. Including actively participating in Crew daily to build relationships with staff and students.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- GED or High School Diploma
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Collaborative mindset and great communication skills
- Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
To Apply:
- Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a transfer request, letter of interest and resume to Brandi Lovely, Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.
- External candidates, please submit a Classified Employee Application, letter of interest and resume to Brandi Lovely, Principal and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.
Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer
