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Preschool Assistant, James Madison STEAM Academy

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: September 17, 2024

Salary: $19.26 per hour plus benefits/Range 17
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $30.86 per hour plus benefits

Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/ 182 Days)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: School Principal

Deadline for application: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
AA degree preferred or 48 semester hours of approved college credit.
Or passing scores on the Work Keys exam.

Preferred: Summary/Objective: Supervises student conduct, instructs individual or small groups of students, supports school-wide assessment, and performs other duties and clerical tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional material planned and/or presented by classroom teacher. Assists with computer assignments and various classroom activities. Supports individual student's access to the curriculum (i.e., note taking, reading, assistive technology, etc…)
• Instructs small groups in assigned content areas in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers selected assessments in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers tests and other assignments as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties, such as: copying, laminating, record keeping, data entry and filing, and cutting and pasting.
• Interacts with technology for data entry and instruction including hardware and software programs such interactive white boards, document cameras, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and web based systems.
• Monitors students before, during and after school, on the playground and in the cafeteria. Implements school's PBIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 90% of time spent with students.
• Assists with lesson plans.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Additional Qualifications: Basic knowledge of computer data entry. Basic knowledge of office procedures and office equipment. Basic knowledge of reading, arithmetic, grammar and spelling. Ability to communicate effectively with students and district staff. Ability to perform all functions of the position. Willingness to learn assistive technology software.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands: Employees in this position must be able to perform the attached physical demands.

Travel: None

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org