2026-27 Paraprofessional 504-Werner Elementary School

IMDiversity; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 2,758,000 - 3,089,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Short and long term disability

Walk-in employee clinic

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional 504 to support students with physical and/or mental impairments in the general classroom. Duties include assisting the classroom teacher with accommodations, helping students with personal care, mobility, and behavior, and supporting 504 and safety plans.

The position is non-exempt, part-time (PT15H), with hours 9:08 AM–3:45 PM, Monday–Friday, 5.63 hours per day, 185 work days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• If assigned to a Title I school, at least two years of higher education, or an associate’s degree, or WorkKeys completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist general classroom teacher with accommodations and behavior plans.
• Assist students with personal care, mobility, and health needs.
• Prepare materials, administer tests, take attendance, and help with records.
• Monitor students during classroom, breaks, lunch, and field trips.
• Assist with special projects and school activities.
• Attend in-service meetings and parent conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English language skills

Interpersonal relations

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

One year of related experience

Experience with special needs students preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

Title I criteria: two years of higher education or associate degree or WorkKeys

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional 504-Werner Elementary School
Poudre School District
WERNER ELEMENTARY - FORT COLLINS, Colorado

Job Details

Job ID:5892221
Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Information specific to this position: The scheduled hours for this position are 9:08 AM-3:45 PM, Monday-Friday.

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

Hours/day: 5.63

Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: Remainder of School Year

Benefits include: PERA retirement, 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.

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