2026-27 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education-Beattie Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Employee walk-in clinic

Job summary

Poudre School District at Beattie Elementary School is hiring a Special Education/Integrated Services paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides instruction and physical support to Early Childhood students with mild to significant needs, assisting with personal care, social skills, and participation in classroom activities.

Hours are 3.75 per day across a 186-day calendar. The position includes benefits such as health, dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Assist Early Childhood students with instruction and personal care.
• Support data collection and documentation for IEPs and progress notes.
• Use of AAC or sign language to aid communication as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with adapting materials for varying student needs.
• Provide personal care, health, hygiene and meals support as required.
• Assist with behavior monitoring and positive behavior support strategies.
• Maintain student records and assist with clerical tasks.

Skills

Assist individuals

Sign language / AAC use

Observation & data collection

Behavior support

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

PDIS Colorado Shines Level II

Criminal background check

CPI certification

CPR and First Aid

Blood Borne Pathogens

Medication Administration

Early Childhood medical/immunization statements

Job description

Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Beattie Elementary School. Special Education/Integrated Services

• Pay Range: $19.86-$22.24/hr, based on qualifications and experience***

These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year

Hours/day: 3.75

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.

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting Early Childhood students by providing instruction and physical support for students with mild to significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.

JOB TASKS

• Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting materials for a varying range of individual students' needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups. Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior. Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom environment which may include AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) devices. Provide conditions for a positive, caring, safe, and patient learning environment. Assist with implementing specialized services for students as outlined on IEPs.
• Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Support transitions to and from bus stops, to the bathroom, and movement within the building. Assist students with personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include 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 students.
• Support the classroom teacher in the assessment data collection of the strengths and needs of children three times a year and informally through the development of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis.
• Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork.
• Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to the student's circumstances. Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.
• Work with children one-on-one, in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.
• Support the teacher in communicating the child's daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child, if requested by the teacher.
• Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and meetings that are required for special education paraprofessionals and childcare licensing certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of Level II in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accep able
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire
• PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire
• PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire
• Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire
• Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]