2026-27 Paraprofessional Behavior Support-Rice Elementary School

IMDiversity; Wellington (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

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Walk-in clinic access

Job summary

Poudre School District招聘位于 Rice Elementary 的 Paraprofessional Behavior Support 职位，Wellington, Colorado。岗位提供学生行为支持、数据记录与协作等职责。该职位为非豁免的兼职小时工，工资区间$20.02–$22.42/小时，工作日6.5小时，全年186日。
福利包括健康保险、牙科、寿险、PERA、带薪休假及其他选项福利。

岗位要求：高中学历及1年相关经验，具备与行为需求学生合作的能力，具备良好沟通与团队协作精神。

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• Experience with behavior support is a plus.
• CPI certification may be required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with behaviors/trauma, reinforce skills, and assist with de-escalation.
• Monitor students in classroom, breaks, lunch, recess, trips, and bus.
• Collect and summarize data on student behavior and progress.
• Communicate progress with staff and attend behavior support meetings.
• Assist teachers and administration with projects.
• Attend trainings and meetings; present when assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

English language skills

Interpersonal relations

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of related experience

Equivalent combo of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional Behavior Support-Rice Elementary School
Poudre School District
Rice Elementary - Wellington, Colorado

Job Details
Job ID:5858105
Starting Date:Aug 14, 2026

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: 6.5

Work calendar days: 186

Duration of position: Ongoing

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Paraprofessional Behavior Support FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Family: Classified - Instructional Support Pay Range: PT15H

Prepared/Revised Date: August 1, 2025 Job Code: 41413

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing support and assistance to students experiencing behaviors and/or trauma so that they may fully participate in class and school activities. Monitor and reinforce pro-social skills,
communicate with staff, collect data and work on special assignments as assigned by building administration.

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. Provide direct support with students experiencing behaviors and/or trauma by reinforcing behavior skills in individual or small groups, proactively recognizing potential causes, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior, implementing replacement behaviors, behavior plans, safety plans, and/or monitor students and assist with de-escalation.
2. Monitor students in the classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
3. Collect, record and summarize data on observable student behavior, assist with skill acquisition and document interventions and progress data.
4. Communicate with staff regarding student progress. Collaborate with school teams and attend behavior support meetings as necessary.
5. Assist Teacher and/or administration with special projects.
6. Attend appropriate in-services, trainings, building meetings, and student educational support planning meetings (i.e., parent conferences and/or school functions). Present at in-service programs as assigned.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students with behavior needs preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire

41413 – Paraprofessional Behavior Support

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 behavior and trauma needs
• Ability to diffuse volatile student situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to participate and work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions and respond to management direction
• Ability to provide behavior supports including de-escalation and physical assistance
• 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