Paraprofessional - Instructional

Paraprofessional•Instructional•

Study Hall JobID:

4082

Position Type:

Support Staff•Non Exempt/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

5/22/2026

Location:

Montrose High School

Date Available:

08/12/2026

Closing Date:

05/29/2026

Position Title:

Paraprofessional•Instructional•Study Hall Non-Exempt

Direct Supervisor:

Building Principal

Site:

Montrose High School Contracted Length Term:

Para:

SpecEd, Comp, Class:

180 Days

Salary Schedule:

Building Level Support•Para (range $19.00•$23.40/hour based on the 25/26 Salary Schedules and related experience)

Start Date:

August 12, 2026 (may be limited term) School Summary Montrose High School is the largest school in the district, yet we strive to create a warm and supportive community that values balance in all aspects of life. We prioritize building relationships with our students and staff, and we believe that celebrating successes and fostering growth is critical to student success. To ensure that all students are well-equipped for their future, we are constantly refining our instructional framework to include collaboration, standards-based learning, and common and formative assessments. We believe that by working together and focusing on growth, we can help our students achieve their fullest potential, both academically and personally. In addition to our focus on academic achievement, we offer a myriad of clubs and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests and develop important life skills. Whether it's through our sports teams, music programs, or 29 student organizations, we encourage students and staff to find their passions and get involved as we embrace the Red Hawk spirit. Wherever our students' future paths take them, we are committed to nurturing their success.

Summary of Position:

Our school is seeking a Classroom Paraprofessional to oversee and help coordinate our study hall program. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to students during study hall, as well as collaborating with teaching staff to ensure curricular alignment and academic success. This role will involve performing a variety of instructional activities, including assisting in the conduct of intensified learning experiences, and routine clerical and supportive tasks for teachers/staff. Additionally, the paraprofessional will be required to do other related work as required and should be comfortable with technology and basic technology problem-solving. The paraprofessional will work with school and district staff to provide multiple levels of academic and SEL support for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and supervise study hall sessions, ensuring students are focused and on-task. Assist with classroom management during study hall and other times as needed. Collaborate with teachers to align study hall content with classroom curriculum. Provide academic support to students by answering questions, assisting with assignments, and helping with goal-setting. Monitor student progress and communicate with teachers and parents/guardians as needed. Utilize technology to support and monitor student learning. Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities as required. Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises. Assist individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities. Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors. Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information. Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional equipment. May administer and score a variety of criterion referenced and general aptitude tests and record the test results. Administer routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness. Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment. May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities. All other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

Education:

High School Diploma Colorado Substitute Teaching License

Desirable:

Equivalent of 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university, an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university.

Experience:

Prefer One year of paid or volunteer experience working with groups of children.

Knowledge of and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics. Student behavior management strategies and techniques. Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Basic arithmetic concepts. Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

Ability to:

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups. Communicate effectively in oral and written form. Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment. Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced. Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Requirements:

The position classification performs decision analysis processes and makes decisions of considerable consequence, requiring the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies.

Condition of Employment:

Criminal Background Check required before hire is complete. Clean driving record Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier