2026-27 Paraprofessional 504-Fossil Ridge High School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Walk-in clinic access

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional 504 to assist students with disabilities and support classroom instruction. This 7.5-hour position runs 185 days per year, with a starting date immediate, and includes duties such as implementing accommodations, assisting with personal care, and supporting teachers with materials and tests.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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
• Criminal background check required for hire

Responsibilities

• Assist the general classroom teacher with accommodations and behavior plans.
• Assist students with personal care, social skills and mobility needs.
• Prepare materials, administer tests, grade and take attendance.
• Monitor students during breaks, lunch, and field trips; reinforce discipline procedures.
• Attend meetings and participate in 504 planning and parent conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language skills

Sign language

Mobility assistance

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma

Two years of higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional 504-Fossil Ridge High School
Poudre School District
Fossil Ridge High School - Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details
Job ID:5909877
Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description
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Information specific to this position:

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

Hours/day: 7.5

Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: One Year Only

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 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.

Position Type:See Job Description
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 assessmentdemonstratinginstructional 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].