2026-27 Paraprofessional Instructional K-12-2nd & 3rd Grade-Werner Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Walk-in clinic access

Optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, CO invites applications for a classroom assistant to support 2nd and 3rd grade. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:45 AM–3:45 PM, 6.5 hours per day, 185 days per year.

The role focuses on implementing instruction, preparing materials, and monitoring student progress under the teacher's guidance. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience; criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
• Prepare classroom materials, administer tests, and take attendance.
• Monitor students during all activities and reinforce discipline procedures.
• Attend in-services, building meetings, and parent conferences.
• Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups.

Skills

One year experience

Criminal background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related experience

Job description

Please Note

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on August 5, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days.

Information specific to this position: This position will provide support in 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. The scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM.

• Pay Range: $18.35-$20.55 (min--12% above min)/hour

Hours/day: 6.5

Work calendar days: 185

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 the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and/or reinforcing learning skills in oneon-one, small, and/or large student groups. Assist with preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement, and/or monitoring students.

JOB TASKS

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Implement and support the teacher's instruction plan.
• Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student achievement.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
• Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]