Aspen Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Mountain Careers LLC.; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Pension (CO PERA)

TSA options

Free transportation

EAP

Wellness program

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Mountain Careers LLC. seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional II to assist students with special needs across academic, social and physical activities. You will support instructional programming and work closely with teachers and specialists to implement plans.

The role emphasizes advanced communication and teamwork skills, and the district provides robust benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance, plus paid leave and pension options.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting educational programming for students with special needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families and staff.
• Ability to work across academic, social and physical support environments.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special needs academically, socially and physically.
• Assist in implementing educational programming across environments.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, specialists and families.

Skills

Educational support

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

The Special Education Paraprofessional II 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.

ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): 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, and supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).