Instructional Assistant - Title 1

Instructional Assistant - Title 1 JobID: 4439 Position Type: ESP - Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 9/23/2026Location: SUNSET RIDGE PK-8 Closing Date: Until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide7 hours per day, 181 days per yearCLASSIFICATION: INST 01 ($21.75-$25.30 per hour)NOTE: Grant Funded Position - one year assignment contingent on successful acquisition of grant funding Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Highly qualified requirement: High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workeys. For those who do not have an Associate Degree, 48 college semester credits, or ParaPro PRAXIS/Workkeys, Westminster Public Schools offers an alternative method of meeting the highly qualified requirement through district sponsored classes and district assessment.Must complete and pass various pre-placement background screeningsEnglish language skills and Interpersonal relations skillsBilingual desiredAbility to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptionsAbility to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administratorAbility to promote and follow Board of Education policies and building and department proceduresMust be able to read, write, and comprehend EnglishExperience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborates and communicates with parents, students, and facultySupports and assists Title I Teacher in preparation for classroom activitiesSupports teacher in the delivery of the instructional programParticipates in opportunities to develop knowledge and skills that support assignmentsMaintains all necessary documents within areas of responsibilityWorks with small groups of students and/or language classes throughout the day focusing on literacy skillsWorks with a team of professionals meeting the diverse needs of Kindergarten - 5th grade students*Performs all other duties as assigned Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.