SOAR is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities to students in Far Northeast Denver. SOAR offers a holistic approach to education that implements rigorous academic instruction in conjunction with an active classroom. Our model challenges students to think critically and take active roles in their classrooms and communities. This results in higher achievement and greater engagement in school. Our school gives students the academic and character-building skills they need as learners and leaders.

SOAR Vision: SOAR students create full and meaningful lives, enrich our democracy, and create a more just society.

Purpose statement

In daily practice, Paraprofessionals work alongside teachers and administrators. Our Paras provide instruction to small groups in the areas of literacy and math. In addition, Paras assist with the supervision of students during emergency protocols, school events, lunch/recess and/or fieldwork as well as perform clerical duties.

Essential responsibilities

• Ensures student safety in a variety of settings;
• Administers student assessments;
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning initially introduced by the classroom teacher;
• Provides an inviting, active, inclusive, and joyful learning environment;
• Participate wholeheartedly in professional development and team meetings/collaborations;
• Assists students in mastering instructional materials assigned by the classroom teacher;
• Guides independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the classroom teacher;
• Obtains, gathers and organizes data to inform instruction;
• Other duties as assigned

Salary

• Salary is based on experience and higher than district salaries
• Paid time off for school breaks and holidays
• Eligible for health & wellness, tuition reimbursement, or student loan repayment incentives
• Comprehensive medical/dental benefits

Qualifications

• A high school diploma OR equivalency.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ability to continuously adapt to an ever changing environment
• Experience as a an instructional aide supporting a teacher or multiple teachers
• Other relevant experience working with elementary aged students in a structured setting may be considered.
• Associates degree OR a passing grade on the Work Keys test.  

How to apply

SOAR is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.