What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTS Paraprofessional - 1st grade Elementary School position at Prospect Ridge Academy?
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
- Model and foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
- Show empathy and understanding of students and hold students accountable.
- Communicate consistently and effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
- Perform assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
- Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
- Develop a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect with colleagues and students.
- Facilitate resolution of problems that might arise with students.
- Follow policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waivers.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Interest in children and education.
- Commitment to the implementation of Character Education and Positive Behavior System.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Read, write, and interpret documents such as rules, policy, and expectation, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessments.
- Understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills while working with a diverse population.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self-motivated.
- Ability to use sound judgment as determined by the situation.
- The employee is required to talk, walk, stand, hear, sit, and reach.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Provide backup assistance and coverage for other areas.
- Work is occasionally performed outside with possible exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Work hours may occasionally be extended.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- This position reports to a K8 Content Specialist.
- Direct Reports: None.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family’s health and wellness.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
- Life & Disability Coverage – Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Retirement – Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off – Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 11–15 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
- Mental Health & Well-being – Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.
JobID: 1084
Position Type:
Student Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Student Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/5/2026
1/5/2026
Location:
PRA K-8 Building
PRA K-8 Building
Prospect Ridge Academy
Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders
Long Term Substitute for Elementary School Paraprofessional Job Description
The Elementary School Paraprofessional is responsible for supporting the needs of the students in the school and for working with students, parents, other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Education and Related Work Experience
Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Reporting Relationship
Compensation & Benefits
Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:
Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.
Pay rate: $17.51 per hour
Pay rate: $17.51 per hour
Salary : $18