2026-27 Paraprofessional I Special Education/Instructional Paraprofessional K-12-Polaris Expeditiona

This position is for a 6th grade paraprofessional, combining 6 hours as a Paraprofessional I and 1.5 hours as an Instructional Paraprofessional at Polaris, a K-12 public school within Poudre School District serving over 400 students annually. Founded in 2007, Polaris uses the Expeditionary Learning model to provide authentic learning experiences through extended investigations of compelling topics, both on and off campus. This role is for the 2026-27 school year and supports Special Education/Integrated Services.

Pay

• Paraprofessional I: $19.65–$22.01/hour (minimum to 12% above minimum), based on qualifications and experience
• Instructional Paraprofessional: $18.35–$20.55/hour (minimum to 12% above minimum), based on qualifications and experience

Pay range is for newly hired employees; existing employees should refer to the appropriate salary schedule. Salary placement is determined by Human Resources based on qualifications and job requirements.

Schedule

• Hours per day: 7.5
• Work calendar days: 186
• Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Access to employee walk-in clinic
• Other optional benefit elections