Employment

To fill in for a teacher during absences

Job Description

 MAJOR FUNCTION:

To fill in for a teacher during absences

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The substitute teacher is a person assigned to work in the absence of a regular teacher to aid students in understanding a subject matter, as well as to provide skills required for programmed lessons and purposeful training for the classroom he/she is assigned.

Reports to:

Principal

Job Objectives:

Carries out the absent teacher’s prepared lesson plans. Note: During a prolonged absence as defined by board policy, the substitute is responsible for performing all essential functions identified in the absent teacher’s job description.

REQUIRED DUTIES:

Applicants must hold a teaching license, a substitute license, or a degree from a certified university.

How to apply:

PPSEL uses a substitute teacher system to hire substitutes. If you are interested in becoming a substitute please go to this website: subs.taggeducation.com/register.

Job Description

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Lunch and Recess Monitor

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning (PPSEL) is seeking a lunch and recess monitor.  We are seeking individuals with a positive attitude, strong collaborative skills and a desire to work for the benefit of each child in a unique way.

The position is Monday – Thursday on school days paying $13.65 per hour (or current minimum wage, whichever is higher). The hours are 10:45-1:15.

The lunch and recess monitor will be in charge of setting up and taking down the cafeteria, cleaning the cafeteria, and monitoring students indoors and outdoors.

Position requires lifting of approximately 20 pounds, bending over, and walking.  The monitor will be outdoors in all kinds of weather. Must be able to handle child noise, as well.

Job Description

Job Title: Parking Lot Attendant

Reports To:  Office Manager
Work Schedule:

7:30 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.

Position Summary:

The Parking Lot Attendant ensures the safety and efficiency of student drop-off and pick-up procedures. This position helps maintain order in the school parking lot, assists students and families, and provides a welcoming, safety-focused presence during high-traffic times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and monitor the flow of traffic during arrival and dismissal times.
• Assist students safely in and out of vehicles.
• Enforce designated parking and traffic rules to ensure a safe environment for pedestrians and drivers.
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or violations to the front office or administration.
• Maintain a calm, positive, and courteous demeanor with students, families, and staff.
• Place and remove traffic cones, barriers, or signs as needed each day.
• Provide general information and directions to visitors as appropriate.
• Assist with monitoring weather conditions to ensure safe operations (e.g., ice, snow, or rain).
• Support school safety drills or emergency procedures when directed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in customer service, safety, or security preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously.
• Strong awareness of surroundings and ability to remain attentive during busy times.
• Physically able to stand outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Must pass extensive background check

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environment; may be exposed to heat, cold, or inclement weather.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and light lifting (e.g., traffic cones).

Core Competencies:

• Safety Awareness: Maintains a vigilant and proactive approach to student and pedestrian safety.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates respect and courtesy toward all members of the school community.
• Communication: Effectively relays instructions and guidance to drivers and staff.
• Reliability: Consistently arrives on time and performs duties responsibly.

Compensation: $15.50/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Parking Lot Attendant

Reports To:  Office Manager
Work Schedule:

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Position Summary:

The Parking Lot Attendant ensures the safety and efficiency of student drop-off and pick-up procedures. This position helps maintain order in the school parking lot, assists students and families, and provides a welcoming, safety-focused presence during high-traffic times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and monitor the flow of traffic during arrival and dismissal times.
• Assist students safely in and out of vehicles.
• Enforce designated parking and traffic rules to ensure a safe environment for pedestrians and drivers.
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or violations to the front office or administration.
• Maintain a calm, positive, and courteous demeanor with students, families, and staff.
• Place and remove traffic cones, barriers, or signs as needed each day.
• Provide general information and directions to visitors as appropriate.
• Assist with monitoring weather conditions to ensure safe operations (e.g., ice, snow, or rain).
• Support school safety drills or emergency procedures when directed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in customer service, safety, or security preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously.
• Strong awareness of surroundings and ability to remain attentive during busy times.
• Physically able to stand outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Must pass extensive background check

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environment; may be exposed to heat, cold, or inclement weather.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and light lifting (e.g., traffic cones).

Core Competencies:

• Safety Awareness: Maintains a vigilant and proactive approach to student and pedestrian safety.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates respect and courtesy toward all members of the school community.
• Communication: Effectively relays instructions and guidance to drivers and staff.
• Reliability: Consistently arrives on time and performs duties responsibly.

Compensation: $15.50/hour

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Position Summary:

Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning is a charter school in the Falcon D49 School district that has utilized the Expeditionary Learning model of education since 2000.

The Office Assistant works 4.5 days/week (half days on Fridays) and also a few evenings a year for school tours and school events.

The role of a strong Office Assistant is imperative in the overall success of Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning. This person will be in direct communication with all of the school’s stakeholders and will maintain the infrastructure needed to support a school of systems, structures, and successes. The Office Assistant reports directly to the Executive Assistant or Office Manager, who is under the Principal.

The following list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications should be considered the minimal list with the understanding that this list can be expanded upon on a regular basis:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Exhibits strong reception skills, including answering phones, door, and mail correspondence
2. Organizes and give school tours to prospective families
3. Responsible for school administrative functions/tasks – works with outside vendors, manages front office, and develops necessary communications internally and externally, and other administrative tasks.
4. Manages confidential information appropriately, during work hours and outside of work hours.
5. Follows administrative and clerical processes that make the school office both an efficient and receptive environment for students, staff, parents and members of the community.
6. Works with the school administration and accounting department to coordinate financial processes including accounts payable/receivables, purchasing/receiving, journal entries and ledgers, account reconciliations, audit preparation, payroll, and other duties as directed.
7. Serves as assistant to the Accountant for the school, encompassing many accounting/bookkeeping duties.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of, and support, PPSEL’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
9. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
10. Works in conjunction with school administration in scheduling and coordination of external communications to include community relations, school events, media releases, requests for community based assistance and school district announcements.
11. Researches and assists management in applying for grants associated with external funding for the school in collaboration and consultation with school administration.
12. Manages efficient operation of a variety of office machines including desktop computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
13. Assists administration in discipline of students. Contacts parents about disciplinary issues.
14. Assists in medical supervision of students, under the direction of the school nurse. Contacts parents and emergency assistance agencies in the case of serious illness or injury.
15. Embodies and models the school Observable Character Traits inside and outside of school hours.
16. Reviews and edits documents to ensure consistency with policies, regulations, operational procedures, formatting, grammatical construction and punctuation.
17. Helps coordinate and attend special events.
18. Attends and implements district and other outside training.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
20. Light custodial duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of professional customer service experience.
• Strong writing skills with a firm grasp of grammar and punctuation.
• Strong verbal skills with the ability to present to groups.
• Strong knowledge of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA and FERPA, and the ramifications of breaking said laws.
• Strong organizational abilities, detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Experience in clear, respectful communication with both adults and children. 
Communication skills must be strong both receptively and expressively.
• Expertise with current technology (software and hardware).
• Open to feedback; willingness to take personal responsibility.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and equipment, including computer terminals, hardware, software, printers, copiers, and telecommunications (fax, phone, e-mail) with abilities that include minor repair.
• Can define and implement confidentiality both during work and after hours.
• Ability to work well with all types of people and to create an emotionally healthy and inviting environment.

Salary:

Salary for the 2025-2026 school year is $2,700 monthly

Timeline:

Interviews will begin at the end of October 2025 and position will begin when the ideal candidate is hired.