Description

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Consistently embody the mission and values of Atlas Preparatory School
• Participate in and support instructional activities in small groups of students by reviewing and reinforcing reading skills
• Provide push-in classroom support for the lead teacher by supporting individual students’ activities and assignments during in-class instruction
• Tutor and provide assistance and instruction for ELL students in the English language
• Provide in-class and pull-out support to students receiving CLDE/ELL or reading intervention services
• Complete administrative tasks within student records related to paraprofessional services 
• Assist in preparing instructional material and learning displays, correcting and grading student work, monitoring groups of students, and reporting progress to teachers
• Collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Provide support and student supervision during dismissal, arrival, recess, lunch periods, etc. as assigned
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation & Schedule 

• Hourly Range: $19.00 - $22.32
• Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10 weeks of school breaks
  • Please note hourly positions are not annualized and only receive compensation for scheduled workdays 
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit 
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts 

Annual Calendar and Start Date:

• 209 work days per academic year
  • Please note the first year at Atlas Preparatory School includes 3 days of new employee orientation, therefore the first year of employment includes a total of 212 workdays. 
• Start Date: July 10, 2024

Position Closes: When filled

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
• Possess and demonstrate basic math, writing, communication, and computer skills
• Ability to work effectively with children and take direction from applicable leadership
• A strong commitment to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience
• Be 100% dedicated to educational equity 

Desired Qualifications

• At least one year of successful experience in an elementary or middle school setting
• Experience working with bilingual students
• Experience with PowerSchool 

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School