- Position Type:
Support Staff/Exceptional Student Services Paraprofessional
- Date Posted:
6/23/2025
- Location:
Bayfield, Colorado
- Date Available:
08/2025
- Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: ESS Paraprofessional / Boys and Girls Club Site Coordinator
Department: Building to be determined by district need
Reports to: Bayfield School District Principals & BGC Directors
Salary: $16.50-$22.00 hourly
OVERVIEW
Bayfield School District (BSD) in conjunction with Boys &Girls Club of La Plata County (BGCLPC) are seeking an ESS Paraprofessional and a BGCLPC Site Coordinator. The role of an ESS Paraprofessional is to aid the school principal and teachers on all assigned activities of the school site and students; to support students with academic and behavior systems; and to assist in the supervision of all students. Building placement will be determined based on student need. As a BGCLPC Site Coordinator this individual will coordinate the after-school program and Friday programming for BGC.
Hours- M-TH 10:00am-6:00pm; Fridays 8:00am-4:00pm
Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, the Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.
Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County provides youth ages 5-18 with programs that foster academic success, healthy lifestyles, character & citizenship, and life and workforce readiness through both afterschool programs, summer programs and full-day Friday programming in Bayfield. As a youth development agency, our core focus is providing high quality, comprehensive and accessible out of school time programs, activities and experiences.
QUALIFICATION - High School diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
- Preferred minimum of five years work experience in a school or after school program setting planning, and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Experience in working with children.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Positive interactions and work experiences with diverse people.
- Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.
- Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions 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.
- Provide support to ESS students in the regular and ESS classrooms. Supports may include assisting students by adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistant, academic support, etc.
- Assist students in the classroom, cafeteria, at recess, in labs or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
- Assist in crisis situations often involving physically-active students including, but not limited to, student crisis prevention training (CPI) and documentation.
- Furthermore, understand state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards.
- Mentor, support and assist students with a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.
- Assist students and case manager/teachers on field trips.
- Assist with administering tests or assessments.
- Assist case manager/teacher with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and updates to plans.
- Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
- Collaborate with ESS teacher/case manager on implementation of individual student plans.
- Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR and First Aid (maintain certification).
- Follow behavior support plans, both proactive supports and crisis management, including appropriate use of CPI and maintaining student confidentiality.
- Support eloping students by keeping them within 3-5 feet to ensure the student remains safe. Must be physically able to run and move quickly with student to keep them in close proximity and safe.
- When requested, attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings as well as staff meetings.
- Positively impact student achievement, using appropriate instructional strategies and strong knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content area.
- Effectively manage the learning environment and after-school program enrichment environment
- Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
- Participate in professional development for continuous learning.
- Work with families in a partnership role.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
- Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
- Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
- Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Additionally, as BGCLPC Site Coordinator - Oversee the implementation and delivery of operations, programs, services and activities that facilitate achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
- Provides leadership, mentorship and direction to program coordinators and assistants at BGCLPC.
- Ensures a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies are maintained.
- Ensures an environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
- Ensure the completion of required reports; and preparation of any required interagency reports.
- Participates in activities to maintain good public relations for Club programs, to increase the visibility of programs, services and activities within the Club and the community.
- Manage performance of assigned staff in achieving goals, providing technical assistance in program design, development, community relations and program operation
- Manages program financial resources, assisting in the development of annual budgets
- Controls expenditures against budget, making recommendations for expenditures to purchase supplies and equipment.
- Collaborates in creating systems, which guide the operation of the programs,physical properties and equipment of the club.
- Assists with recruiting and selecting club staff.
- Supports career development opportunities for site staff and volunteers.
- Conducts and attends regular staff meetings.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate overall club programs, services and activities to ensure they meet stated objectives and member needs and interests.
- Compile regular reports reflecting all activities, attendance and participation.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Minimum high school diploma.
- Preferred four year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
- Preferred minimum of five years work experience in a school or after school program setting planning, and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS - CPI, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 30 days after hire.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Google, Microsoft Suite, MyClubHub).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including coworkers, young people, parents, and community leaders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, Club members, employees and others.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress.
- Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English.
- Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn.
- Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that will do so.
- Technologically literate and motivated to use technology to enhance learning.
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
- Demonstrated ability in personnel supervision, facilities management, and the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
- Ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff.
- Working knowledge of budget preparation, control, and management.
SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District paraprofessional salary schedule based on education and years of experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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
The physical demands 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. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.
The physical demands 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.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for ESS services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for ESS services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.