Copy Of Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional-1:1 Support

Steamboat Springs School District RE-2; Steamboat II (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Sick and Personal Days

Flexible spending account

Retirement savings options (401K, 403B

Term Life insurance

Professional Development reimbursement

District Wellness Clinic

Job summary

Sleeping Giant School in Steamboat Springs is seeking a full-time Preschool Paraprofessional to provide 1:1 support in the classroom for the 26-27 school year.

Under the supervision of the Lead Teacher, you will assist with instructional plans and IEP goals, observe student progress, support self-help skills, and participate in planning behavioral objectives and cross-disciplinary training activities within a dynamic PK-8 setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in ECE or 15 completed credits in ECE
• Experience teaching young children
• Ability to work cooperatively on a team
• Adequate mobility to restrain students and lift moving objects
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Able to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in clerical and computer skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students in classroom activities and adaptations
• Assist teacher with instructional plans and individual IEP goals
• Follow directions from instructional staff and licensed ECSE teacher
• Observe and record student progress in academic areas
• Modify written or oral directed activities
• Assist with self-help skills (personal care, routines)
• Assist in planning behavioral objectives
• Attend meetings with Lead Teacher regarding student needs
• Communicate daily with Lead Teacher
• Provide multi-disciplinary training and carry out objectives (OT, PT, SP/L)
• Take initiative when modifying or working one-on-one
• Support, implement, and document objectives for Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Help develop and manage learning centers
• Attend appropriate workshops and in-services when requested
• Distribute and organize IEP paperwork and communicate with parents

Skills

1:1 support

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clerical/computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree in ECE or 15 credits in ECE

Job description

Sleeping Giant School is seeking a FTE Preschool Paraprofessional to provide 1:1 support in the classroom for the 26-27 school year.

SSSD is consistently awarded "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas.

Pay and schedule:
Entry pay range: $26.11 - $30.00 , depending on experience.

• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Sleeping Giant School PK-8
  
• Date Available:
  10/01/2026
  

• Instructional Support
  Assist students with classroom activities and adaptations to allow each student to participate in the educational process under supervision of Lead Teacher
  Assist teacher in implementing instructional plans in academics with individual IEP goals under the supervision of Lead Teacher
  Follow directions and guidelines from instructional staff and licensed ECSE teacher regarding each student's IEP
  Observe and record student progress in academic areas
  Modify written or oral directed activities
  Assist with self-help skills (changing shoes, putting on extra clothes, going to the bathroom, eating, cleaning up, blowing noses, etc.
  Assist in planning behavioral objectives
  Attend informal meetings with Lead Teacher re: specific student needs
  Communicate with Lead Teacher on a daily basis
  Provide multi-disciplinary training and carrying out of objectives (OT, PT, SP/L, and Severe Needs)
  Take initiative when modifying or working one-on-one
• Support, implement, and document objectives for Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Behavioral Support
  Supervise Time-Out
  Make certain student does not hurt self or others in all situations
  Observe and chart student behavior
  Give positive reinforcement and support
  Manage conflicts between students
  Help with establishing friendships and relationships
  Provide close supervision of behavioral problems
  Make certain class and school rules are followed
• Resource and Teacher Support
  Perform clerical work, including IEP paperwork organization, and notification of parents regarding meetings
  Complete daily and/or weekly communication for supervising teachers regarding educational issues/concerns and behavioral needs/concerns
  Help develop and find materials needed for teaching
  Help develop and manage learning centers
  Help with student paperwork
  Prepare materials for activities
  Help prepare and clean up snacks and lunch
  Help students clean up after an activity
  Help prepare and arrange room for teacher
  Attend appropriate workshops and in-services when requested
• Classroom and Student Support
  Assist students with health needs
  Supervise students on arrival and departure
  Toilet students when necessary
  Adapt technology to fit student's needs
  Learn and be able to use a variety of adaptive equipment for different student needs
  Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Associate’s Degree in ECE or minimum of 15 completed semester credits in ECE at an accredited college or university
• Experience in teaching young children
• Ability to work cooperatively on a team with other professionals
• Adequate mobility to perform the following tasks: restrain students, catching running students, lift moving objects
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents
• Proficiency in clerical, secretarial and computer skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

BENEFITS OPPORTUNITIES:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with significant district contribution towards premiums. (**eligible at .5 FTE or more)
• Sick and Personal Days
• Flexible spending account
• Voluntary retirement savings options(401K, 403B, 457B)
• Term Life insurance
• Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
• District Wellness Clinic

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Decision Making: An example of a typical decision made by an individual in this position is to interpret policies/procedures and best practice. An incorrect decision made by this position could impact the district legally causing financial condition of district to be affected. Errors made in decision‑making could potentially result in substantial cost to the District or damage the credibility of the District.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond professionally to questions from groups of parents, community members, commissions, colleagues and Board of Education.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, discounts, commissions, proportions, percentage, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, and geometry

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract concrete variables. Ability to analyze and use data to supervise the delivery of instruction and the school improvement process.

Technology Skills: Proficient use of technology which includes: basic operations and concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, internet usage, critical evaluation of information, data analysis, email, integration of technology.

Other Skills And Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to copy, coordinate, instruct, evaluate and negotiate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to discipline students consistent with district procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift items weighing 50 pounds from floor level to an elevation of four feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day.

*This job description states general employment conditions and responsibilities for paraprofessionals and in no way changes or amends the District's policies, practices, or procedures regarding curriculum, educational methodology or practice, or policies regarding the education of exceptional children.

All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of a CBI/FBI background check. EOE