Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Extend
REPORTS TO: Director of Extend
COORDINATES WITH: Director of Extend, Assistant Extend Director, Extend Teachers, and Classroom Teachers
WORK HOURS: M-F, 4 hours/day
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Position Summary: The Paraeducator supports the designated inclusion student as well as the classroom.
Professional Expectations: In addition to the Employee Handbook and the Faculty Procedures Handbook, the Expectations of Para-Educators include but are not limited to the following:
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Provide students with integrated support as directed by Inclusion teacher, classroom teacher and/or Extend Coordinator.
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Work individually or with small groups of students using a variety of techniques to help students with their daily work and/or life skills instruction. Being actively present in the classroom(s) to support the learning of designated students.
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Assist non-inclusion students when needed in the classroom in conjunction with the classroom teacher.
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Assist with implementing lesson plans for the inclusion student in consultation with inclusion/classroom teacher. Adjusting to the varying expectations and routines for each teacher.
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Support effective classroom behavior management as directed by the classroom teacher.
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Work with the Inclusion and classroom teacher to determine appropriate accommodations/modifications for student(s).
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Ensure that the support provided helps the student become more independent and encourage academic growth.
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Communicate with the classroom teacher regularly to ensure knowledge of the students individual learning plan and implementation of necessary accommodation/modifications.
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Provide a daily written summary/log of the student's academic work in a particular class; informal observations noting student performance regarding the concepts being taught.
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Facilitate daily communication with parents and the Inclusion teacher concerning the academic expectations and learning objectives for this student.
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Duty coverage as needed.
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Assist student(s) during specials (chapel, art, music, P.E., library) as needed; including recess/lunch if necessary.
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Off-campus work with students promoting life skills if/as needed.
MISSION & VALUES ALIGNMENT
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All employees are expected to support the school’s Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected.
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Denver Christian is committed to cultivating a world-class staff culture grounded in our call to love God and love our neighbors (Mark 12:30–31). All employees are expected to model our core values in their daily work and interactions:•
Solution-Oriented – We support one another by approaching challenges with a constructive mindset and using the gifts and abilities God has given us to contribute meaningfully.
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Relationally-Focused – We recognize that the success and well-being of our colleagues matter as much as our own, and we invest in relationships that strengthen our community.
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Creatively-Inspired – We seek God’s wisdom and pursue fresh ideas, improved processes, and innovative solutions whenever opportunities arise.
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Effort-Enthused – We seek to honor God through diligent, wholehearted work, showing integrity and enthusiasm in all tasks and responsibilities across the school.
BENEFITS
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Retirement Savings Account with DC contribution
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Continuation of Coverage Under Group Health and Dental Plans (COBRA)
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Life Insurance
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Paid family leave under Colorado FAMLI Leave
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Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
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Supplemental Insurance Offering
ADDITIONAL PERKS
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A collaborative, invigorating environment that supports professional and personal growth
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Professional development
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Discounts for the children of faculty and staff:•
Tuition discount
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Enrollment fee discount
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Inclusion discount
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Accommodation discount
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Free childcare in Thunder Club during professional development/in-service meetings and early-release Fridays.
• Free registration for Thunder Club
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Free bus service, if space is available
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Discount for clubs and camps leaders, when working
• One free lunch entree per week when school is in session
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Discounts at Thunder Grounds Cafe and Surge Cafe
ABOUT DENVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Denver Christian School is an independent, PreK-12 Christian school dedicated to serving students from Christian families across the Denver metro area, including those in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school. Located on our beautiful Lakewood, CO campus, we have been a cornerstone of Christian education in our city for over a century.
Partnering with parents and churches, we guide students to flourish in their relationship with Christ. While their journey begins with their families’ faith commitment, our professional faculty walk alongside them, nurturing growth as students own and integrate their faith and learning into their lives.
At Denver Christian, we are committed to developing the whole child. Our core curriculum goes beyond academics, encompassing athletics, arts, and extracurricular activities that engage the mind, body, and heart. Through these rich experiences, we aim to uncover and nurture the God-given gifts and talents within each student.
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Denver Christian School is a bona fide religious educational institution. As permitted by federal law (Title VII) and Colorado law (CADA), the school considers faith, religious alignment, and adherence to our mission as bona fide occupational qualifications for certain positions.
Except where religious preference is legally allowed, we provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
All employees are expected to support and uphold the school’s Christian mission, values, and community standards
Our school makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.
Requirements
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Undergraduate degree - preferably in the area of education/counseling
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Experience working with children - school setting, church school setting, etc.
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Experience working with students with disabilities