Job Description

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $18.24 - $21.42 Hourly

Job Category: Education
Who We Are
- A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
- Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
- Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
- Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development
Who We Serve
- 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
- 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
- 56% English Language Learners
What You’ll Do
- Consistently embody the mission and core values of Atlas Schools
- Participate in and support instructional activities in small groups of students by reviewing and reinforcing reading skills
- Provide classroom support for the lead teacher by supporting individual students’ activities and assignments during in-class instruction
- Tutor and provide assistance and instruction using the English language
- Provide in-class and pull-out support to students receiving CLDE/ELL services
- Complete various clerical duties and computer-based tasks as needed/necessary
- Assist in preparing instructional material and learning displays, correcting and grading student work, monitoring groups of students, and reporting progress to teachers
- Collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional development and learning opportunities
- Translate meetings and communication into Spanish as needed
- Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Provide support during dismissal, arrival, recess and lunch periods as assigned
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Compensation & Schedule
- Hourly

/Non-Exempt
- $18.24 – $21.42 per hour
- Full Time; Monday – Friday; 35-40 hours per week
Benefits
- Approximately 10* weeks of school breaks
- - Please note hourly positions are not annualized at Atlas and compensation is based upon actual hours worked
- 32* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
- 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
- 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of employee discounts
Annual Calendar & Start Date
- 209* work days per academic year
- Anticipated Assignment Dates: As Soon As Possible - May 21, 2026
*Prorated if employment begins after July 1, 2025.

QualificationsWho You Are

Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer programs to include Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.
- Possess and demonstrate basic math, writing, and communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
- Must display patience, empathy, and the ability to work well with diverse populations
Desired

Qualifications
- Bilingual; Spanish & English
- Prior paraprofessional experience within an urban classroom setting
- Demonstrated evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
- A growth mindset and willingness to use feedback as a way to improve practice
Essential Job Functions
- Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
- Must be able to fulfill all de-escalation techniques as indicated within the Crisis Prevention Institute guidelines
- Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
- Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Schools
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Position Closes: When filled