High School Transition Program Aide Part-Time

pvre7; Kersey (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

PERA

403(b)

457 plan

Job summary

Platte Valley School District at Platte Valley High School is seeking a Part-Time High School Transition Program Aide to support students in developing post-secondary readiness and life skills.

The role is non-exempt, two days per week, with duties including assisting teachers, supervising students in multiple settings, and coordinating with families and staff to promote independence and employment readiness.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance is required and essential to the position.
• Ability to work with students and staff in a school setting.
• Flexibility to handle varying duties and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the Transition Program in developing post-secondary readiness, transition, employment, independent living, and life skills.
• Assist students in developing skills related to employment readiness, including workplace expectations, communication, professionalism, job applications, interviews, task completion, and appropriate workplace behavior.
• Provide supervision and support in school, community, work-based, and other settings while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, service providers, employers, and other team members as directed.
• Assist with classroom and program organization, materials, documentation, and day-to-day activities.
• Participate in training and professional learning as assigned.

Job description

Pursuing Excellence for All: For Every Student, Every Day

High School Transition Program Aide Part-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: 09/02/2026

School Year and Notice of Assignment Days: (2026-2027/ Two Days Per Week)

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Platte Valley High School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Salary placement on our classified salary schedule is dependent on the employee's education and/or work experience. Non-licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of work experience and/or educational attainment up to a maximum of ten (10) years. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Notice of Assignment is for 5 days prior to school starting and 5 days after school is finished. Additional days and/or required days throughout the summer as determined and may be added to the notice of assignment at the request of administration based on need with approval from the CFO/COO or Superintendent of Schools.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick-leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week. Additionally, all employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan.

• paid sick-leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health benefits are available to all employees working 20-hours or more a week.
• Employee Assistance Program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 plan

• Support students in the Transition Program in developing post-secondary readiness, transition, employment, independent living, and life skills.
• Work with students to reinforce skills and goals identified by teachers and the student's individualized program and transition goals, transition plan, or other individualized supports.
• Assist students in developing skills related to employment readiness, including workplace expectations, communication, professionalism, job applications, interviews, task completion, and appropriate workplace behavior.
• Support community-based instruction and learning experiences that promote independence and successful participation in post-secondary settings.
• Assist students with functional life skills such as organization, time management, self-advocacy, problem solving, communication, personal responsibility, and navigating daily routines.
• Help students access and use technology and other tools that support independence, communication, education, employment, and daily living.
• Provide supervision and support in school, community, work-based, and other settings while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Guide students through independent work, enrichment, remedial activities, and transition-related tasks assigned by program staff.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, teachers, service providers, employers, and other team members as directed.
• Inform program staff of student progress, concerns, needs, or other relevant information.
• Assist with classroom and program organization, materials, documentation, and day-to-day activities.
• Participate in training and professional learning as assigned.
• Support students across a variety of settings and adapt to individual student needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Characteristics:

• Assist teachers and students with day-to-day activities.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements and to follow district procedures for absence reporting. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position and necessary for the efficient operation of the business. Employees are expected to be on time and punctual for work, conforming to established work hours. It is recognized that there are times when a person must be absent due to illness or other reasons.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position. All new employees to the district must pass a background check as per board policy prior to starting in the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

EEO/AAP Statement In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Platte Valley School District, Weld Re-7 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.