Early Childhood Paraeducator: Special Education | Stratton 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 hiring a Preschool Plus Paraeducator to support extended care programming for preschool students. Working with teachers, you will provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to help children build independence and school readiness in an inclusive environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail as you assist with daily routines, assessments, and documentation, including Medicaid-related requirements.

Qualifications

• Assist with instructional materials, assessments, and clerical tasks.
• Support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Medicaid documentation as applicable.
• Contribute to daily routines, transitions, and independence along with social-emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Reinforce behavior plans and support daily routines and transitions.
• Assist with classroom materials, attendance, and data collection as required.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Student supervision

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