2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Affective Needs-Kruse Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Poudre School District invites applications for a Paraprofessional II Special Education-Affective Needs position at Kruse Elementary School in Fort Collins, CO. This role supports the Affective Needs Program within Special Education/Integrated Services.

Pay is $20.42-$22.87 per hour, with 3.25 hours per day and a 186‑day calendar; starting date is immediate. PSD offers PERA retirement, paid time off, disability coverage, access to the employee walk-in clinic, and other voluntary benefits.

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Affective Needs-Kruse Elementary School

Information specific to this position: This Paraprofessional II position supports the Affective Needs Program at Krust Elementary School. Special Education/Integrated Services

Pay Range: $20.42-$22.87/hour (min–12% above min based on qualifications and experience)*

Hours/day: 3.25

Work calendardays: 186

Duration of position: Remainder of school year

Benefits include: 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 (existingemployees 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-relatedreasons. 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.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979678

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Contact Information

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