2026-27 Paraprofessional 504-Dunn Elementary School

Poudre School District -CO; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Employee walk-in clinic access

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking a Paraprofessional 504 at Dunn Elementary School in Fort Collins, CO. The role supports students with physical and/or mental impairments, assisting with personal care, mobility, and classroom accommodations to enable full participation in activities.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers with materials and assessments, monitoring behavior, and supporting 504 and health-care plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing accommodations and behavior plans.
• Assist students with personal care and mobility; monitor and support during transitions.
• Prepare materials, help administer tests, take attendance, and maintain records.
• Supervise students in class, during breaks, lunch, and field trips; reinforce discipline procedures.
• Participate in 504 meetings, in-service trainings, and parent conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English language skills

Interpersonal relations

Mathematical skills

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma

Two years of higher education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional 504 - Dunn Elementary School

Poudre School District

Dunn Elementary - Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details

Job ID: 5918534

Information Specific to this Position

Pay Range: $20.02-$22.42/hour (min–12% above min based on qualifications and experience)*

Hours/day: 2

Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. 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.

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. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

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 [e-mail]. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional 504

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Family: Classified - Instructional Support

Pay Range: PT15H

Prepared/Revised Date: August 1, 2026

Job Code: 41570

SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the student(s) in the general classroom or teacher by providing instructional and physical support for students with physical and/or mental impairments so that they may fully participate in class/school activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self‑awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

1. Assist the general classroom teacher with implementing accommodations, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior to meet 504 Plans, Safety Plans, behavior plans, and/or health care plans.
2. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self‑awareness and in getting to and from bus stops, restrooms, lunchrooms, etc. Assist students with personal health and hygiene, including 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 a student with a hearing or vision disability as needed.
3. Assist teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, evaluating and recording student achievement and maintaining student records.
4. Monitor student(s) in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
5. Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects.
6. Attend appropriate in-service meetings, building meetings, training, 504 meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

41570 – Paraprofessional 504

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with special needs students preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• If assigned to a Title I school, at least one of the following criteria is required
• completion of at least two years of higher education
• an associate’s (or higher) degree
• successful completion of the WorkKeys assessment demonstrating instructional competency within one year of hire

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Mathematical skills including basic calculations and application of basic math concepts
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills may be required or preferred
• Ability and desire to work with students with various moderate to severe physical and or mental impairments and special needs, including assisting with personal health and hygiene, mobility and accessing their education
• Ability to diffuse volatile student situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management direction
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, administrative guidelines and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and/or other department software packages
• Operating knowledge of and experience with standard office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES

Reports to: School Administration

Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess

STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Poudre School District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Poudre School District will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].