Applications are being accepted from Durango Big Picture High School Students currently enrolled in the Pathways to Teaching Program at Durango

BPHS ONLY

, for Classroom Assistant. This Adjunct position works 2 days per week.

Job Title:

Classroom Assistant Pay Grade:

Adjunct Job Family:

FLSA Status:

Adjunct Department:

Prepared Date:

September 30,2026

Typical Work Year:

Adjunct SUMMARY Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, and/or managing student behavior.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment. May assist teachers with one or more of the following: implementing lesson plans; maintaining classroom; reinforcing skills and materials; progress monitoring students; preparing instructional materials; preparing learning environment with needed supplies and materials. Assist the teacher in supervising and monitoring student behavior during daily activities in the classroom as well as in the cafeteria, on the playground and in the hallway.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Must be currently enrolled in the Pathways to Teaching Program at Durango Big Picture High School.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

: None required. May require CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months after hire. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT

: Employs a commitment to customer service and student safety. Desire to work with children and children with special needs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills. Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Ability to support elementary students in learning. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures. Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional learning experiences. Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.