LCES Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional Lake County School District

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corp. seeks a Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional to support K-5 students with disabilities under a special education teacher, implementing accommodations and IEP goals.

The role starts November 2026, pays $22.02–$27.17 per hour for 175 days, with salary and PTO prorated for start date. Requires a high school diploma or GED, Colorado substitute license, and successful background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background checks and fingerprinting required.
• Colorado substitute license (district will reimburse).
• Familiarity with students with disabilities preferred.
• Familiarity with elementary education preferred.
• Comfort with medical issues and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with students with disabilities.
• Plan and deliver lessons from provided curriculum under supervision.
• Maximize instructional time and minimize non-instructional activities.
• Arrange and secure materials for daily activities.
• Observe and document student progress as directed.
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado substitute license

Background checks and fingerprinting

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

**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.