What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at RE-1 Valley School District?
- Must meet one of the following highly qualified requirements:
- Hold an Associates or higher degree, or
- Have a minimum of 48.00 hours college credit, or successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.
- Instructional staff must hold a substitute license issued by the Colorado Department of Education
- Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/
- Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
- Employer-paid health insurance.
- Optional dental and vision insurance.
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Classified Hourly Salary Schedule.pdf
- Teacher Para Working Calendar 2024-2025.pdf
JobID: 2256
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraeducator-SPED Behavior
Support Staff/Paraeducator-SPED Behavior
Date Posted:
3/3/2025
3/3/2025
Location:
Caliche Elementary School
Caliche Elementary School
Date Available:
08/06/2025
08/06/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Caliche Schools is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being. Caliche Schools is a rural school located in northeastern Colorado. We provide a unique opportunity as a preschool through twelfth-grade school. We offer students a variety of extracurricular opportunities in Athletics, Band, Theater, FBLA, FFA, NHS, and our unique leadership program. Our motto, “Once a Buffalo, Always a Buffalo,” is as genuine today as it was when the school was founded.
Location: Iliff, CO
School: Caliche Elementary School
Position Title: Teachers Assistant
Position Start Date: August 6th, 2025
Position Type: Classified
FTE: 1.0 - 32- 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: 165 (based on the 24-25 school year)
Starting Salary - $16.79/hour* (based on the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule) *Dependent upon experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Starting Salary - $16.79/hour* (based on the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule) *Dependent upon experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Job Tasks Descriptions
1.The Teacher Assistant works closely and assists the classroom teacher with academic and/or behavioral implementation and support, which may include teaching a small reading, math or other groups daily.
2. The Teacher Assistant receives the same extensive training and coaching that the classroom teachers do.
3. Assist faculty members in the classroom setting and outside the classroom setting to implement the curriculum
4. Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing student plans (IEPs, 504s, intervention)
5. Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans
6. Receive training in RE-1 Valley District pedagogy and curriculum, and assessment in order to be maximally effective with students.
7. Fulfill regular monitoring duties (e.g., before- and after-school care, playground monitoring, etc.)
8. Any other duties as assigned
SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Commitment to the Mission and Vision of RE-1 Valley School District • Understands and supports the culture of the school • Love of educating children • Ability to learn and assist with a variety of curricula (phonics, mathematics, P.E.) • Ability to impart a love of learning to young people • Exhibits patience and kindness towards students • Creative in assisting students with problem-solving • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment • Communicates clearly, collegially, and regularly with co-workers • Willingness to take direction from classroom teachers, instructional coach, and administration • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both students and adults • Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap2. The Teacher Assistant receives the same extensive training and coaching that the classroom teachers do.
3. Assist faculty members in the classroom setting and outside the classroom setting to implement the curriculum
4. Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing student plans (IEPs, 504s, intervention)
5. Assist faculty in implementing academic and behavior plans
6. Receive training in RE-1 Valley District pedagogy and curriculum, and assessment in order to be maximally effective with students.
7. Fulfill regular monitoring duties (e.g., before- and after-school care, playground monitoring, etc.)
8. Any other duties as assigned
Application and Selection Procedure:
If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.
Benefits & Eligibility:
RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include:
Follow helpful link below for more insurance information
https://www.re1valleyschools.org/o/re-1-valley-school-district/page/insurance
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Notation:
All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.
RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,900 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).
RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.
Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).
RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexuakl orientation, national origin, disability, genetic informatino, pregnancy, or any other protected charactertistic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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