Empowering Paraprofessional: Early Childhood Special Ed

Poudre School District -CO; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Disability (short/long term)

Walk-in clinic

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado seeks a Paraprofessional Early Childhood Integrated Services to support students with mild to significant support needs under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, personal care, behavior supports, and data collection. Requirements include associate degree and Level II PDIS, with CPR/First Aid training within 30 days; benefits include health and retirement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Level II in Colorado Shines PDIS system or equivalent.
• Experience working with early childhood students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher to individualized instruction and adapt materials.
• Support personal care, social skills, behavior supports and data collection.
• Maintain student records and assist with communications to families.

Skills

Oral & written communication

English language skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Bilingual skills

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Level II in PDIS (Colorado Shines)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado seeks a Paraprofessional Early Childhood Integrated Services to support students with mild to significant support needs under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, personal care, behavior supports, and data collection. Requirements include associate degree and Level II PDIS, with CPR/First Aid training within 30 days; benefits include health and retirement.