2026-27 Paraprofessional I Special Education/Instructional Paraprofessional K-12-6th Grade-Polaris E

Special Education/Integrated Services

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

Pay Range

• Paraprofessional I: $19.65-$22.01 (min-12% above min)/hour, based on qualifications and experience*
• Instructional Paraprofessional: $18.35-$20.55 (min-12% above min)/hour, based on qualifications and experience*

Hours/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

Information specific to this position

This is for a 6th grade paraprofessional, 6 hours Paraprofessional I and 1.5 hours Instructional Paraprofessional. Polaris is a K-12 public school option within Poudre School District that serves 400 plus students each year. The school was founded in 2007 using the Expeditionary Learning model and continues to offer authentic learning experiences, both on and off campus, through investigations of compelling topics over an extended period of time.

Compensation

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them.

Contact Information

If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.