Aspen High School Special Education Paraprofessional II

Aspen High School; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

CO PERA enrollment

TSA options

Free transportation from Carbondale to

Employee housing if available

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspen High School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional II to join for the 2026–27 school year in Aspen, Colorado. The role supports students with special needs across environments under the direction of the high school principal.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP-aligned instructional activities, monitoring student progress, and maintaining records. The position is full-time, non-exempt for the 9-month contract period, with health benefits and a signing bonus for new

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District).
• Crisis intervention training annually is required.
• One year of school environment experience (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Spanish bilingual (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with regular and special education teachers to plan and implement assignments aligned with IEP goals.
• Implement daily educational and behavioral programming under supervision.
• Monitor student behavior and provide support in small groups or individually.
• Assist with toileting, personal care, and feeding as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of activities, progress, and behavior plans.
• Support communication tools to ensure information exchange with families and staff.
• Participate in professional development as required.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Crisis intervention training

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aspen High School Special Education Paraprofessional II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5574495

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Aspen School District is looking for a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to join Aspen High School for the 2026–27 school year.

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Department: Aspen High School

Reports to: Aspen High School Principal

Classification: Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: $29.58 - $36.78 DOE

SY 2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

For the 2026–2027 academic year, all new hires are eligible for a$1,500.00 signing bonus. Please note that this recruitment incentive will be prorated based on the individual’s FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) status.

ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution
• TSA options
• Free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc)
• Employee housing as units are available

Position Summary

• The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with special needs academically, socially, and physically in a variety of environments. This position requires the ability to support educational programming as well as advanced communication and collaboration skills.

Position Responsibilities

Special Education Paraprofessional II Responsibilities:

• Collaborates and consults with regular and special education teachers and related service personnel to plan, organize, and implement specific assignments and activities in accordance with IEP goals and providing and/or modifying instruction/curriculum
• Effectively implement daily educational and behavioral programming for students, strictly following the directives and schedules provided by the cooperating special education teacher(s) and school administrators.
• Monitors student behavior, intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groups
• Performs toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for students
• Maintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plans
• Helps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchange
• Participates in professional development/continuing education programs as required/recommended by the school administrator and/or Director of Student Services
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)
• Modern office procedures and methods
• Principles and procedures of record-keeping
• Microsoft Office and/or the Google Suite of office software

Ability to:

• Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with students
• Work with efficiency with attention to detail
• Demonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule and/or student activities
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Work cooperatively with administrators and staff
• Observe all district policies and procedures
• Observe all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting procedures
• May be asked to supervise students
• Communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District)
• Crisis intervention training annually

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year experience ina school environment or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Spanish bilingual

Work Environment

• Classroom setting
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens
• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
• Exposure to noise and bodily fluids

Essential Physical Requirements

• Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, occasional climbing and crawling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Acknowledgment

The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29.58 to $36.78 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nina Pulatie , Aspen High School Principal
• Aspen High School
• Email: [e-mail]