Paraprofessional Preschool Classroom

Date Posted: November 15, 2025

Location: Gilpin County School District RE-1, 10595 CO 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422

Date Available: November 15, 2025

Hours and Days Worked:

Hourly Position

FLSA: Non Exempt/At-Will

Hours/Day: 8 hours/Day/Monday through Thursday (4 day school week)/Year: 151 Days

Paraprofessional Preschool Classroom Hours: 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Employment Period: August 6, 2025 to May 29, 2026. Hourly Rate: Per Classified Salary Schedule.

Qualifications/Job Description:

Gilpin County School District RE-1 seeks a Preschool Paraprofessional for the classroom ages 3 through school-age for Gilpin County Elementary School for the 2025/2026 school year.

The Paraprofessional provides support in the educational services for students. Fosters a relationship with students based upon warmth, concern, mutual respect, and shared excitement in learning. Assists in the overall preschool programming for students under the direction of the Preschool Lead Teacher.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience with the Preschool educational philosophy and practice.
• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities and lesson preparation.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce learning objectives.
• Support students with special needs, including behavioral, emotional, or physical support.
• Help manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times such as recess, lunch, or transitions.
• Prepare and organize teaching materials and classroom supplies.
• Monitor student progress and report observations to the teacher.
• Participate in professional development and training as required.
• Monitoring of students during structured and unstructured times.
• Provide related service activities such as motor skill development and language activities.
• Provide medical procedures as indicated on health care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibility, or qualifications associated with the job.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT

Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills. High level of professionalism. Ability to treat others with respect, work with integrity and ethics, and demonstrate teamwork skills. Must have basic writing, math, and computer skills. Must possess bilingual skills and be able to provide translation support, both verbal and written, at a proficient level. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job and diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations. Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as telephones, computer, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education Policies and department procedures; communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and education backgrounds; and recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Meet requirements for preschool classroom assistant as set forth by the Colorado Department of Human Services and The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC).
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Successful experience working with students in a preschool classroom setting.

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Paraprofessional salary based on the Classified Salary Schedule, DOE range $20.02 to $25.27 an hour.

Outside experience is credited up to 5 years on the salary schedule. District-paid employee health, dental, and vision ($9,488), life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance. District-paid contribution 21.4% of annual salary to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account (PERA). Paid time off/Annual Leave 9 days a school year, which may be accrued to a total of 60 days.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

Low exposure to self to bruises and cuts due to classroom accidents (Paper cuts, bumping into furniture).

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to coordinate. Occasionally required to compare, analyze, copy, instruct, compute, and compile.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Complete an on the GCSD website.
• A complete packet includes: district application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation dated within the last year.
• The position application period is open until filled.
• Contact Catrina Amaya, Administrative Assistant, for questions or assistance.

Internal candidates-

• Submit a letter of interest and resume to the elementary principal.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Gilpin County School District RE-1 is an equal opportunity educational institution and shall not discriminate. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment, or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Superintendent, Gilpin County School District RE-1, 10595 Highway 119, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422, 303-528-3444, or contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Suite 310, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80204, 303-844-5695. (Revised November 2021)

Pay: $20.02 - $25.27 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25