Elementary Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional (French) - Part Time at AXIS International Academy

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

French Language Proficiency, Behavioral Support, Instructional Support, Classroom Management, Intervention Support, Student Engagement, PBIS, MTSS, Assessment Administration, Bilingual Education

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Job Title: PreKindergarten - Elementary Paraprofessional Location: Fort Collins, CO Employment Status: Hourly, Part-Time, Non-Exempt; 25 hours/week, plus required Team Work Days, August Inservice days, and weekly Team meetings which can be attended remotely. Start Date: August 5, 2026 Supervisor: Leadership team member Compensation: $20-$25/hour; Position includes retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association Application Deadline: May 12, 2026 Who We Are: AXIS is more than a school — we are a community movement preparing students to become the global citizens our world needs. We believe in nurturing bilingualism, academic excellence, and strong character through a multicultural, inclusive environment. Our students are empowered to lead with knowledge, empathy, and purpose in both local and global communities. Position Description: AXIS is seeking a hard-working, flexible paraprofessional whose primary purpose is to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Paraprofessionals at AXIS are school-based instructional staff assigned by the school to meet student needs—not assigned exclusively to individual teachers or certain content/grades. They are a valuable but limited resource, deployed where they can have the greatest impact on student engagement, intervention support, and behavioral consistency. For the 26-27 School Year, this paraprofessional position supports a morning 1st grade French Immersion classroom and elementary schoolwide lunch duties. Hours are 7:30–12:30 (may have some flexibility). Position Responsibilities: 1. Behavioral Support (Primary Priority): • Implement behavior plans and provide consistent support for students with identified needs, may include students with 504 Plans, IEPs, or MTSS plans. • Use schoolwide PBIS/MTSS-aligned strategies and active supervision to prompt, redirect, and reinforce expectations during whole/small group instruction, transitions, and time in non-classroom settings (recess, lunch, pick up, drop off, etc.). • Support regulation strategies and maintain a calm, positive learning environment. 2. Intervention & Academic Support: • Reinforce teacher-led instruction. • Increase student engagement and participation; provide checks for understanding. • Lead and run WIN (What I Need) intervention groups. • Support small group instruction and reteaching; provide individualized support to students with varying learning needs, may include students with 504 Plans, IEPs, or MTSS plans. 3. Assessment Support: • Support administration of assessments and help monitor student progress. • Provide observational data to teachers and grade level and MTSS teams. 4. Classroom & Schoolwide Support: • Support transitions, arrival, lunch, recess, and duty coverage. • Assist with classroom flow to maximize instructional time. • Flex across classrooms as needed/assigned to meet student needs. • When a teacher is absent, the para may step into the lead role as appropriate; a substitute may be assigned to support based on classroom needs. 5. Teacher/Team Support: • Assist with preparing classroom materials and light organizational tasks as time allows. • Note: This work should be secondary to instructional responsibilities. • Attend work and arrive in a timely manner; attend appropriate staff meetings, training, and/or school events. • Perform any additional duties as assigned, which are consistent with the effective and orderly operation of this position and the school’s educational goals. 6. Team Expectations: To be effective, paraprofessionals and teachers must operate as a team. Paraprofessionals are expected to: • Take initiative in supporting students and teacher and communicate observations and needs to teachers. • Be flexible and responsive to schoolwide priorities. • Align on behavior expectations and instructional strategies with classroom teachers and MTSS teachers. Requirements Required Qualifications: Associates or equivalent; Advanced English language proficiency French language proficiency (intermediate-high level or above) Preferred Qualifications: Native-level French proficiency preferred Experience working with students in a school setting Experience at the elementary school level Bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral and academic support to students, specifically within a 1st grade French Immersion classroom and schoolwide lunch duties. Implement behavior plans and lead intervention groups to improve student outcomes.