Empowering Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Employee walk-in clinic

Job summary

Poudre School District at Beattie Elementary School is hiring a Special Education/Integrated Services paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides instruction and physical support to Early Childhood students with mild to significant needs, assisting with personal care, social skills, and participation in classroom activities.

Hours are 3.75 per day across a 186-day calendar. The position includes benefits such as health, dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Assist Early Childhood students with instruction and personal care.
• Support data collection and documentation for IEPs and progress notes.
• Use of AAC or sign language to aid communication as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with adapting materials for varying student needs.
• Provide personal care, health, hygiene and meals support as required.
• Assist with behavior monitoring and positive behavior support strategies.
• Maintain student records and assist with clerical tasks.

Skills

Assist individuals

Sign language / AAC use

Observation & data collection

Behavior support

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

PDIS Colorado Shines Level II

Criminal background check

CPI certification

CPR and First Aid

Blood Borne Pathogens

Medication Administration

Early Childhood medical/immunization statements

Job description

Poudre School District at Beattie Elementary School is hiring a Special Education/Integrated Services paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role provides instruction and physical support to Early Childhood students with mild to significant needs, assisting with personal care, social skills, and participation in classroom activities.

Hours are 3.75 per day across a 186-day calendar. The position includes benefits such as health, dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off,