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CLDE Paraeducator

POSITION SUMMARY: The CLDE Paraeducator provides instructional and linguistic support to Multilingual Learners (MLs) to help them access grade level content and increase English skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide small-group and individual instructional support to multilingual learners under the direction of the CLDE teacher at two assigned school sites.
• Introduce, review, and reinforce listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills aligned to English Language Development (ELD) standards within grade-level content.
• Support students in accessing core instruction (e.g., math, literacy, science, social studies) through scaffolds and targeted language supports.
• Monitor student progress during instructional activities and communicate observations regularly with the CLDE teacher(s) at both schools.
• Assist with preparation, organization, and collection of instructional materials, including visual aids, flashcards, games, and language supports across both sites.
• Correct and review student work as directed and assist with maintaining instructional records or data collection systems.
• Provide classroom supervision when needed and assist with transitions, playground duty, lunchroom monitoring, field trips, and walking students to classes as assigned at either site.
• Support collaboration efforts by assisting classroom teachers and specialists (e.g., art, technology, PE) in meeting multilingual student needs at both locations.
• May help translate and interpret for families during conferences and school communications, including written notes and phone calls, as appropriate.
• Help create and maintain a welcoming and culturally responsive learning environment across both school communities.
• Maintain flexibility to adjust scheduling between sites based on enrollment shifts and student needs, in collaboration with administration and the CLDE teacher(s).
• Perform additional school-based duties as assigned, including safety-related responsibilities (elementary/K8) as applicable at either site.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or equivalent. Bachelor of Arts (preferred). Bilingual/Spanish (highly preferred). English fluency will be determined through the interview process.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Colorado Driver's License. Current CPR and First Aid (or willing to obtain within first six months of employment).

LOCATION: Cherrelyn Elementary School and Clayton Elementary School.

SALARY: Starting hourly rate between $18.90 - $21.38 based upon education and prior related experience.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered, which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services, and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. In addition to these benefits, we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accidents, offering additional layers of security.