2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Center Based Autism-Preston Middle School

PRESTON MS; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short term disability

Long term disability

Employee walk-in clinic

Other optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District PRESTON MS - FORT COLLINS, Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional II to support the Center-Based Autism Program at Preston Middle School. The position includes benefits such as health, dental and life insurance, PERA retirement, and paid time off.

The role offers 7 hours per day within a 186-day work calendar for the remainder of the school year. The pay range is $20.42-$22.87 per hour with a salary placement process based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job description

2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Center Based Autism-Preston Middle School

Information specific to this position: This Paraprofessional II position will support the Center-Based Autism Program at Preston Middle School. Special Education/Integrated Services.

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

Hours/day: 7

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 (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. We encourage you to apply!

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.

Poudre School District PRESTON MS - FORT COLLINS, Colorado

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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