We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year.

Text SpEdPara24 to (720) 964-1157 to start the application!

Why work for Belle Creek?

Belle Creek Charter School is a Core Knowledge school nestled in the charming community of Belle Creek in Henderson, Colorado. Belle Creek provides its students with a rich and immersive learning experience in kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition, K-3 students are taught using the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is direct, explicit, systematic, and sequential instruction incorporating multi-sensory learning. This instruction aligns with the Science of Reading.

What support does BCCS offer teachers and students?

We provide several levels of support for students and teachers by having grade-level instructional paraprofessionals, a Dean of Students for behavior support and coaching, and a Dean of Curriculum and Instruction for mentorship and support. For additional support, we have Gifted & Talented and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Coordinators and a Literacy Specialist. Additionally, we have a Special Education team that includes special service providers for Speech and Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy, and a comprehensive mental health team.

What’s Happening at BCCS?

Our building recently expanded, including a state-of-the-art performance stage, art room, life skills classroom, and a science lab. We also added an inviting staff lounge with a patio for our staff to enjoy. At Belle Creek Charter School, we pride ourselves on school-wide collaboration and emphasize our core values in all we achieve.

We welcome you to come and learn more about what Belle Creek Charter School has to offer! We are excited to expand our incredible team! Check out what our staff is saying here!

Pay Range:

$17.68/hr (entry level - no experience) to $23.03/hr (11 years of experience).

What benefits are offered by BCCS?

We offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical plans through United Healthcare and Kaiser - 100% employer-paid!

• Dental coverage through Delta Dental - 100% employer-paid!

• Basic life, short/long term disability, and AD&D plans - 100% employer-paid!

• Health savings plan (HSA) with an annual employer contribution of up to $3,192 (for select coverage levels and when paired with our HDHP medical plan)

• Vision plans through VSP at an affordable cost

• Participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - click here to learn more!

• Various retirement options, including 401k, 403b, 457, and Roth IRA

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care

• AFLAC

• Voluntary Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) - click here to learn more

Additional information about our current benefits packages can be found here.

Nature of Work:

This position will provide support to the classroom teachers to ensure a positive, productive work and classroom environment. Essential functions of this position include providing instructional, resource, behavior management, and clerical support. The position is full-time and will work Monday through Friday for 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of college

• Two years of experience in an educational setting

• Experience with special education students

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.

• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)

• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).

• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

Application Procedure: Belle Creek Charter School is actively seeking applications from the most capable and professional candidates. Please complete our online application to be considered for this position. Apply by clicking here.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Belle Creek Charter School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment.

Posting Timeline: 9/16/24 through 10/16/24 or until filled.