LCES Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Lake County Elementary School; Leadville (CO); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO prorated

License reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Lake County School District Region 1 LCES - Leadville, Colorado is seeking a Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting August 3, 2026, the position supports students with disabilities in K-5 under the supervision of a special education teacher.

The role includes implementing accommodations, supporting IEP goals, and promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifikationen

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with students with disabilities preferred.
• Comfort with medical issues and interventions—ability to remain calm under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students with disabilities.
• Plan and deliver lessons under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Maximize instructional time and minimize interruptions for learning.
• Arrange and secure materials for activities.
• Observe and document student performance as requested.
• Monitor progress toward goals according to IEP direction.
• Provide accommodations during assessments when applicable.
• Reinforce subjects/behaviors across settings.
• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment.
• Model school-wide and classroom expectations and rules.
• Support students in crisis using de-escalation strategies.
• Adhere to LCSD policies and confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

Patience

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

LCES Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Salary: Paid as instructional paraprofessional at $22.02 - $27.17/hour ($30,652 - 38, 038 annually) for 175 days. Salary Placement schedule here . Salary is paid equally over 12 months, or prorated for start date.

Salary and benefits pro-rated for later start in the school year.

Supervisor Special Education Teacher, BOCES Special Education Coordinator, and School Principal

Start Date November 2026 - salary & PTO prorated for start date

Primary Purpose:

The Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional supports the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of students with disabilities in grades K-5 by working under the direction of a special education teacher. This position provides direct support to students in both general and special education settings, implements accommodations and behavior plans, reinforces instruction aligned to IEP goals, and contributes to a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Plan and deliver lessons from provided curriculum under the direction of the special education teacher, in accordance with IEP goals
• Maximize instructional time, minimizing interruptions and activities non-related to learning, utilizing all scheduled minutes for purposeful planning or learning
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff
• Observe and document student performance when requested
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/special education teacher direction or IEP
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable
• Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught, across settings
• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
• Helping teach and model school-wide and classroom expectations and rules
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans
• Provide appropriate modeling for students
• Working with students with sensory/processing disorders requiring competencies in patience, flexibility and consistency
• Attend medical trainings with the school nurse and provide supervision to students with medical concerns as necessary
• Follow all medical and behavioral escalation paths to seek help when appropriateContact special education case managers (teachers) with behavior or academic issues, as needed
• Participate in feedback/observation cycles with supervisor to improve teaching craft and student outcomes
• Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of students in less structured environments (before/after school, lunchtime in the cafeteria, recess or other times during the day) within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day
• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
• Hold a current Colorado substitute license (District will reimburse employee for this)
• Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
• Familiarity with elementary education preferred
• Comfort with medical issues and interventions-ability to remain calm under pressure

LCES Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Lake County School District Region 1 LCES - Leadville, Colorado Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lake County School District -Leadville, CO

Job Details

Job ID: 5977096
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Salary: Paid as instructional paraprofessional at $22.02 - $27.17/hour ($30,652 - 38, 038 annually) for 175 days. Salary Placement schedule here . Salary is paid equally over 12 months, or prorated for start date.

Salary and benefits pro-rated for later start in the school year.

Supervisor Special Education Teacher, BOCES Special Education Coordinator, and School Principal

Start Date November 2026 - salary & PTO prorated for start date

Primary Purpose:

The Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional supports the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of students with disabilities in grades K-5 by working under the direction of a special education teacher. This position provides direct support to students in both general and special education settings, implements accommodations and behavior plans, reinforces instruction aligned to IEP goals, and contributes to a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Plan and deliver lessons from provided curriculum under the direction of the special education teacher, in accordance with IEP goals
• Maximize instructional time, minimizing interruptions and activities non-related to learning, utilizing all scheduled minutes for purposeful planning or learning
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff

• Observe and document student performance when requested
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/special education teacher direction or IEP
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable

• Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught, across settings

• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
• Helping teach and model school-wide and classroom expectations and rules
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans

• Provide appropriate modeling for students
• Working with students with sensory/processing disorders requiring competencies in patience, flexibility and consistency
• Attend medical trainings with the school nurse and provide supervision to students with medical concerns as necessary
• Follow all medical and behavioral escalation paths to seek help when appropriate
• Contact special education case managers (teachers) with behavior or academic issues, as needed
• Participate in feedback/observation cycles with supervisor to improve teaching craft and student outcomes
• Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of students in less structured environments (before/after school, lunchtime in the cafeteria, recess or other times during the day) within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day
• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
• Hold a current Colorado substitute license (District will reimburse employee for this)
• Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
• Familiarity with elementary education preferred
• Comfort with medical issues and interventions-ability to remain calm under pressure

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

• Kathleen Fitzsimmons
• Lake County School district R-1t 328 W, 5th street
• Leadville, Colorado 80461
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]