2026-27 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education-Beattie Elementary School

About the role

This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Beattie Elementary School. Special Education/Integrated Services

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting materials for a varying range of individual students' needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior.
• Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom environment which may include AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) devices.
• Provide conditions for a positive, caring, safe, and patient learning environment.
• Assist with implementing specialized services for students as outlined on IEPs.
• Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills.
• Support transitions to and from bus stops, to the bathroom, and movement within the building.
• Assist students with personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and diapering.
• Lift, transfer or push students in wheelchairs.
• Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and adapt classroom materials for use by students.
• Support the classroom teacher in the assessment data collection of the strengths and needs of children three times a year and informally through the development of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis.
• Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork.
• Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to the student's circumstances.
• Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.
• Work with children one-on-one, in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time.
• Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.
• Support the teacher in communicating the child's daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child, if requested by the teacher.
• Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and meetings that are required for special education paraprofessionals and childcare licensing certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire
• PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire
• PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire
• Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire
• Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire

Qualifications

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org