Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
LS
Lotus School for Excellence
Elementary Paraeducator (1st Grade)
Career Insights for Teacher Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Colorado data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,986 / year median in Colorado
+10% projected growth
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Elementary Paraeducators (1st Grade) Shift type: Full-time Full-time Work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM (Regular days) Full-time Work days: Mon - Fri, except for no-school days for students About Lotus School forExcellence:
Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, College Preparatory School withS.T.E.A.M.
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus. Visit our website for more information: www.lotusschool.org A school paraeducator must be willing to: Work in an environment full of learners Assist the teachers with daily in- and out-of-classroom tasks such as short-term student monitoring, helping students with class assignments, making & handing out copies, pick-up & drop-off supervision, etc. Perform active supervision duties during lunch and recess Cover classes when a sub does not show up or coverage can't be found Assist the testing coordinator during testing seasons Willing to work and excel in a very diverse student environment Perform any other duties assigned by the school administration Professional expectations: Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organization skills Ability to work in a dynamic school environment Ability to follow directions and complete the tasks as directed Ability to stand or walk around for about an hour, as needed Ability to work collaboratively Ability to apply superb judgment Strong self-starter; ability to work with limited direction Demonstrate an energetic and positive personality towards students, parents, and coworkers Follow all school policies and procedures for staff members Know and enforce school rules stated in the student handbook, as needed Dedication and commitment to workMinimum Requirements:
High School diploma Pass the background checkPreferred:
Experience as a paraeducator Experience in schools or educational environment Experience with learners in the appropriate age group Reports to: Elementary asst. (Principal)Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$37,000.00 - $57,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceEducation:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:
paraeducator: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans