Medical Paraprofessional

Ampersand Therapy; Colorado; On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance included

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Boulder, CO is hiring a Medical Paraprofessional to support students in a Multi-Intensive Special Education classroom. This role blends medical tasks with educational support, requiring hands-on care and collaboration with teachers, nurses, and other staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in Special Education, nursing or nurse's aide experience, and comfort with G-tube feeding, vents, diapering, and seizure protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Special Education classroom experience.
• Nursing or Nurse's Aide experience required.
• Comfortable providing hands-on medical and personal care.
• Experience or comfort with G-tube feeding, vents, seizure protocols, and diapering.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students throughout the school day.
• Assist with personal care, including diapering female students.
• Provide G-tube feeding and cleaning support.
• Assist with students who use vents.
• Support students with daily routines, transitions, and classroom activities.
• Follow medical and safety protocols under the direction of appropriate school staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, Special Education staff, and related service providers.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and positive classroom environment.
• Adapt to changing student and classroom needs as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Special Education experience

Nursing/Nurse's Aide experience

Medical personal care

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Medical Paraprofessional

Pay Range: $20-28/hour

Location: Boulder, CO

Contract: Full-Time

Tenure: September 2026-May 2027

Position Details: Full-time, 1.0 FTE September 2026-May 2027 High school Multi-Intensive Special Education classroom

About the Role

Hello Medical Paraprofessionals! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Medical Paraprofessional to support students in a Multi-Intensive Special Education classroom in Boulder, CO. This role is ideal for someone with both medical/nursing experience and a strong background working in public-school Special Education settings. You'll work closely with students who have significant medical and educational needs while collaborating with teachers, nurses, and other school staff to provide safe, consistent, and compassionate support.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct support to students throughout the school day
• Assist with personal care, including diapering female students
• Provide G-tube feeding and cleaning support
• Assist with students who use vents
• Support students with daily routines, transitions, and classroom activities
• Follow medical and safety protocols under the direction of appropriate school staff
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, Special Education staff, and related service providers
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and positive classroom environment
• Adapt to changing student and classroom needs as part of a collaborative team

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of Special Education classroom experience
• Nursing or Nurse's Aide experience required
• Comfortable providing hands-on medical and personal care
• Experience or comfort with G-tube feeding, vents, seizure protocols, and diapering
• Reliable transportation required
• Flexible, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow medical, safety, and classroom procedures consistently

Why Join Ampersand Therapy

• Competitive pay up to $28/hour + Steady School Year Schedule
• W-2 employment with liability insurance included
• Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
• Ongoing support and mentorship
• Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned and operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so our team can do their best work. We are committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where employees feel valued. Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period. Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any questions! We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!