Juniper Ridge Community School is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to join our team in Grand Junction, CO! Juniper Ridge Community School seeks a part-time SPED Educational Assistant who loves children, enjoys working with parents, and is committed to working with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Waldorf schooling and have experience working with young children. Juniper Ridge Community School is a Public Charter School guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf education in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school opened in the fall of 2013 with grades K-6. Each year since it has grown in size and grades. It now has nearly 400 students and offers education in grades K-8. Paraprofessionals assist the classroom and specials teachers (as needed) with daily responsibilities. Aides may provide small group instruction in the classroom. In addition to daily instruction, our curriculum also includes Spanish, handwork, woodwork, music, garden, art, and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented. Our Board is active and well-established and our strong Parent Council reflects a supportive and diverse parent body.

Starting salary:

$15.68/hr +

Benefits Work Year:

188 days/7.5 hours per day

EEO Statement:

Juniper Ridge Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.68 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Charter school

Work Location:

In person