Paraprofessional - ES Literacy Interventionist

Prospect Ridge Academy

Creating Academic, Social, and Ethical Leaders

THIS POSITION WORKS 10 MONTHS ANNUALLY (183 DAYS).

ES Interventionist (para) Job Description

All employees at Prospect Ridge Academy work together to create academic, social, and ethical leaders. Every employee at Prospect Ridge Academy is expected to deliver exceptional customer service skills to our students, parents, and PRA community. Prospect Ridge Academy is a dynamic school, subject to changing work environments, adaptation of new educational principles and values, and evolving culture. Adaptability to change is essential. This job description is an overview of duties and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

The Interventionist is responsible for each pupil in their charge's education. This position will accomplish these duties while working with students, parents, other teachers, and staff to achieve the goals outlined in the Prospect Ridge Academy Mission Statements.

The Interventionist At PRA Will

• Be responsible for conducting an organized and professional learning environment:
• Plan and implement appropriate Tier II and Tier III mathematics and/or literacy instruction for students identified on math and literacy assessments as needing additional support
• Demonstrate exceptional instructional delivery
• 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
• Develop a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity with parents and students
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers on progress and application of skills acquired during intervention group
• Assesses student performance frequently and objectively
• Facilitate resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents
• Participate in MTSS progress monitoring meetings with instructional staff
• Update and review student progress paperwork in compliance with MTSS processes
• Input progress monitoring data in required systems
• Knowledge of and adherence to approved communication pathways
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities in specific content areas
• Current in best practice knowledge for mathematics and/or literacy
• 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.
  

Requirements

• HS or GED required
• B.A. or B.S. preferred
• Current Colorado Teaching License preferred
• Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
• Commitment to PRA-approved curriculum.
• Commitment to implementation of Character Education and Positive Behavior System
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, grasp, and perform light lifting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and interpret various documents such as rules, policies and expectations, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessment documents.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, the Board of Directors, Administrators, and parents.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations
• Ability to work collaboratively with various groups.
• Ability to apply an entrepreneurial outlook and a charter school commitment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate different 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 and skill to use sound judgment as determined by the specific situation.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
  
  

Reporting

This position reports to the K8 Math or Literacy Content Specialist.

Working Conditions

Work is occasionally performed inside and outside, with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed in all weather conditions, including exposure to moderate noise and, at times, loud noise. This highly public position includes contact with students, staff, Administrators, Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, and parents. Occasionally, your work may consist of ten (10) plus hour days with weekend work as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

• 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.
  
  

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.

Hiring Range: $21.40 - $24.08