IEP & Behavior Support Paraprofessional — General Ed

Mountain-Sage-Community-School; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Sage Community School, a Waldorf-inspired public charter school serving grades K–8, is seeking an experienced Integrated Services Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs within a general education setting.

The role emphasizes IEP implementation, behavior support, data collection, collaboration with teachers and families, and time outdoors, in a setting that values rhythm, movement, the arts, and outdoor learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting students with disabilities.
• Direct experience implementing IEP goals and behavior plans.
• Experience with autism, ADHD, or social-emotional needs.
• Ability to stay calm and collaborative with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with IEPs, 504 plans, and BIPs.
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications as directed by the special education team.
• Deliver targeted academic and social-emotional interventions with fidelity.
• Adapt instructional materials and activities so students with disabilities, English language learners, and students needing social-emotional support can fully participate.
• Support students with personal care, mobility, or sensory needs as outlined in their plans.
• Use proactive, positive behavior strategies and consistent routines to support self-regulation.
• Respond calmly and safely to escalated behavior, following de-escalation and crisis protocols.
• Support restorative practices and a positive classroom climate.
• Collect accurate, ongoing data on IEP goals and behavior (e.g., frequency, duration, ABC observations).
• Maintain progress notes and share observations with case managers to inform instruction and IEP meetings.
• Partner daily with classroom teachers, special education staff, and related service providers (speech, OT, counseling).
• Help communicate student progress and needs to families, in coordination with the case manager.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and outdoor learning.
• Follow school safety and emergency protocols.

Skills

IEP implementation

Behavior support

Data collection

Collaboration with teachers

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or bachelor's in education

Job description

Mountain Sage Community School, a Waldorf-inspired public charter school serving grades K–8, is seeking an experienced Integrated Services Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs within a general education setting.

The role emphasizes IEP implementation, behavior support, data collection, collaboration with teachers and families, and time outdoors, in a setting that values rhythm, movement, the arts, and outdoor learning.