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Job Posting Title:
Instructional Assistant - (Apply directly with Academy Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
Job Description:
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
As an Instructional Assistant, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on young minds as you work in an exciting environment that promises growth, fulfillment, and an endless supply of memorable moments! The Instructional Assistant at Academy Charter School is responsible for supporting classroom teachers with small group instruction, behavior management, and clerical tasks, and serves our students by helping with carpool and supervising the lunchroom and playground during recess.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Provide support to grade-level teachers and students
Provide large and small group support for academic progress
Assist teachers with clerical tasks and other functions
Assist in the maintenance of student records
Perform supervision duties in the cafeteria
Perform supervision duties on the playground/field
Perform supervision duties for the morning and afternoon carpool
Collaborate with the SpEd team to provide support to students with IEPs
Provide first aid
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Required Qualifications
Able to work full-time Monday-Friday 7:15 am -3:45 pm
High School Diploma
Ability to work with students, Kindergarten-8th grade
General clerical and computer skills
Positive attitude
Polished professional appearance
Strong belief that all students can succeed
Preferred Qualifications
Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience
Fulltime: 1.0 FTE
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Short/Long Term Disability, Term-Life Insurance, 80 hours paid time off, and PERA contribution (retirement)
Application Deadline: ongoing
Target Start Date: August 6, 2026
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Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Charter School
Primary Location:
Academy Charter School
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
FTE:
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$1.00 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate:
$75,000.50 USD Annual
Full Salary Range:
$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans:
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
May 20, 2026