2026-27 Paraprofessional I Special Education-Kruse Elementary School

Kruse Elementary; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full 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

Optional benefit elections

Job summary

Kruse Elementary School in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional I to support students in Special Education/Integrated Services. This 6.5-hour per day role runs 186 calendar days and is designed to cover the remainder of the school year.

The posted pay range is $19.65 to $22.01 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, disability coverage, access to an employee walk-in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional I Special Education-Kruse Elementary School

Information specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services

Pay Range: $19.65-$22.01/hour (min-12% above min based on qualifications and experience)*

Hours/day: 6.5

Work calendardays: 186

Duration of position: Remainder of school year

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.

Job ID: 5972506

Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Position Type: See Job Description

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2407 LaPorte Avenue
• Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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