What are the responsibilities and job description for the KCMS Parapro - Office position at Jeffco Public Schools?
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Ken Caryl Middle School (KCMS) is part of the Columbine High School articulation area, which includes high and low socio-economic diversity. We currently serve 900 students in grades 6-8, with approximately 125 of whom are in our GT center program; we also have a center-based program to support students with severe needs.
At KCMS, we believe in a shared leadership approach to empower our staff to make informed decisions that impact our school and student learning. We strive to develop the whole-child through our positive behavior program, PRIDE. KCMS is a school focused on literacy, project-based learning, an engaging school-wide culture, and real-world use of technology and tools. All students have a personal Chromebook to allow them to connect with the world around them through innovative classroom learning.
ABOUT THE JOB
Successful candidates will be able to create a positive first impression by greeting KCMS visitors, checking IDs for student pick up, sending passes for student pick up, answering phone calls, managing student assistants, and performing other duties as assigned to ensure smooth office operations.
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Parapro - Non-Instructional
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .87500 , Hours/Day: 7.000 , Days/Year: 181
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCP - Parapro -181 days , T51, 1
Pay Range: $19.50 - $23.65 Effective as of: 08-16-2024
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT
The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- File and maintain student records.
- Perform clerical duties such as answering telephone, taking messages, and typing.
- Provide information to administrators and school staff regarding school curriculum and technology.
- Answer questions and communicate with students, teachers, parents, or public visiting the office.
- Distribute U.S. Mail and District pony mail.
- Perform photocopying as requested.
- Order and stock supplies.
- Compute curriculum schedules.
- Compute copy machine charges.
- Perform annual inventory, storage of supplies, and general house keeping.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required. Jeffco paraprofessional training will be offered upon acceptance of a position and must be completed at first available training opportunity.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a school setting preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Requires basic language, math, writing, microcomputer, and filing skills. Knowledge of general office equipment preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in the same work unit or building, persons in other departments or buildings, students, parents, general public, and PTA to provide service or furnish information.
SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS Low exposure to self to cuts or bruises due to a typical office environment. Low exposure of self to bodily fluids.
The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions described here 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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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 analyze, communicate, and evaluate. The employee is frequently required to copy, coordinate, compute, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to compare, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, and negotiate.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by administrator, counselor, computer instructor, or office secretary. This position requires ability to follow directions based on the instructions given. Errors in decision making could lead to incorrect information provided to the students, parents or the public. Decision making requires collaboration with teaching staff and administrator. Work is guided by District policies, school policies and department procedures.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross training in general office equipment including use of microcomputers. This position requires communication skills, ability to work with students, and ability to work independently.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
Salary : $20 - $24
