PARAPROFESSIONAL, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, 3RD-5TH GRADE

About the role

Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, general office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
• Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
• May provide medically invasive procedures (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• May need to provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique according to District training.
• Assists and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
• Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.

Requirements

• Must pass District-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training, on an annual basis.
• Specialized training in invasive procedures (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization) will be provided as assignment requires; required training must be completed within 75 days of initial hire.
• If transporting students, must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and meet District insurability requirements.
• Must have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide for acceptable qualifications.

Pay

New hires will be set at $22.824 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.824 to $27.275 per hour. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year.

Benefits

• Time off.
• Health and wellness benefits (English Version or Spanish Version).
• PERA Retirement.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). See the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents.