High School Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional Lake County School District

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 30,652 - 38,038; Full time

Job summary

Lake County School District R-1 in Leadville, CO seeks a Full-Time High School Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional to support students in accessing instruction and building independence. Duties include implementing IEP-aligned activities, supervising students, and assisting with personal and medical needs under licensed staff supervision.

The role emphasizes behavioral support, social-emotional development, and collaboration with school staff to promote student growth in a

Qualifications

• K-12 classroom experience preferred.
• Active substitute license with CDE is required (district will pay).
• Commitment to serving Lake County students.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver lessons or activities aligned to IEP goals with fidelity.
• Supervise students individually or in groups and support behavior and SEL development.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs and medical-related supervision as required.
• Document student performance and arrange materials for activities.
• Collaborate with staff to support student growth and safety.

Skills

K-12 experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

High School Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

The primary purpose of this role is to support students in accessing instruction, building independence, and growing both academically and socially within a structured and supportive environment. The paraprofessional works under the direction of licensed staff to implement learning activities, reinforce skills, and maintain a calm and safe classroom setting. This role includes working with students individually and in small groups, supporting behavior and social-emotional development, and assisting with personal and medical needs as required.

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver with fidelity teacher-created lessons or activities for students according to IEP goals, asking questions for a clear understanding of directions. The creation of lesson plans may be necessary with supervision from the classroom teacher or special education dean.
• Supervise students either in the classroom or in small groups.
• Work directly with one-on-one students, in both classroom and other settings; implementing learning activities focusing on social-emotional learning, communication skills and behavior choices, and academics.
• Assistance with personal hygiene related to bathroom needs, including assistance on the toilet, personal clean up, managing incontinence needs, and providing prompting and reminders for proper hygiene.
• Observe and document student performance when requested.
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities.
• Attend medical trainings with the school nurse and provide supervision to students with medical concerns for assigned time, following the students’ schedule.
• Follow all medical and behavioral escalation plans to seek help when appropriate.
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior, and language towards students at all times.
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans.
• Use CPI and sensory interventions to help de-escalate when students may become agitated and physically aggressive.
• Work with students with sensory/processing disorders; requires competencies in patience, flexibility, and consistency.
• Supplement learning activities with brain breaks, time outs, and intervention as needed.
• Cooperate/collaborate with building staff in order to support student growth.
• Use first responder list for behavior or academic issues, as needed.
• Cooperate/collaborate with building staff to help move students forward in their growth.
• Supervise students before and after school, at lunchtime in the cafeteria, during recess, or at other times during the day – within 8-hour work limits.
• Maintain communication with supervisor and other service providers during the school day to ensure safety and progress for students.
• Adhere to the assigned schedule and duties set by the supervisor.
• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality, and professionalism).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Successful experience in a K-12 school setting preferred
• Hold an active substitute license with CDE (district will pay for this process)
• A strong commitment to serving the unique strengths, needs, and aspirations of Lake County students.
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30,652 to $38,038 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lake County School district R-1t 328 W, 5th street

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.**