Early Childhood Paraeducator: Special Education | Henry Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District 11; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a compassionate Preschool Plus Paraeducator to support extended care and preschool students. You will work closely with teachers to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support that helps young children build independence and school readiness in an inclusive learning environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail across multiple settings to support students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable preschool paraeducator.
• Reliable, patient, flexible, team-oriented attitude.
• Experience or comfort supporting diverse learning and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under a certified teacher.
• Reinforce learning, monitor progress, and document behavior per requirements.
• Prepare instructional materials, assist with assessments and attendance, and complete clerical tasks.
• Support daily routines, transitions, and independence; reinforce behavior plans and social-emotional development.

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11 is HIRING!

The Early Childhood Education Department combines a deep passion for early education with meaningful support for the staff who make the magic happen. We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Preschool Plus Paraeducator to support extended care programming for preschool students. This position works closely with teachers to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support that helps young children build independence, confidence, and school readiness skills in an inclusive learning environment. The Preschool Plus Paraeducator helps maintain safe, engaging, and organized classrooms while supporting daily routines, individualized student needs, and positive social-emotional development. The ideal candidate is reliable, patient, flexible, team-oriented, and passionate about supporting young children with diverse learning and developmental needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop academic, communication, and functional skills. The role implements accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), while monitoring, documenting, and reporting student progress and behavior in compliance with established requirements, including Medicaid documentation as applicable. The position supports classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments and attendance, and completing clerical and organizational tasks related to student services. It promotes a structured, positive learning environment by reinforcing behavior plans, supporting social-emotional development, and assisting students with daily routines, transitions, and independence.

This role requires strong collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail, as it involves supervising and supporting students across multiple settings and responding to diverse academic and behavioral needs throughout the school day.

Salary Range: $17.57-$21.20

Starting Date: Immediately