Paraeducator-Special Education

Boulder Valley School District; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 2,659,000 - 3,433,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District seeks a Paraeducator-Special Education at Bear Creek Elementary. Work 0.50 FTE (20 hours/week), 9-month schedule, Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting September 14, 2026. This temporary role supports students with intensive needs in both regular and special education classrooms.

Salary ranges from $19.30 to $24.92 per hour. Closing date Sept 1, 2026. BVSD offers health, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completed BVSD online application.
• English reading, writing and speaking proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with intensive needs in regular and special education classrooms.
• Adapt work, monitor behavior, implement health care plans and assist with daily living tasks.
• Support students in cafeteria, recess, labs, and bus routines.
• Assist in crisis situations and help document incidents.
• Follow IEP plans under supervision of teachers and case managers.
• Attend required professional development and maintain CPI/CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Maintain student confidentiality and collaborate with the special education team.

Skills

Behavior support

English communication

CPI

First Aid

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Bear Creek Elementary

Position Title:Paraeducator-Special Education

Position Start Date: September 14, 2026

Position Type: Paraeducators

FTE:0.50 - 20 hours per week - Temporary through 5/21/27

Work Schedule:9 Month - Hourly - M-F, 11am-3pm

Pay Range:*$19.30 - $24.92

Closing Date:September 1, 2026

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

Assists students with intensive needs in both the regular and special education classrooms. This includes behavioral, academic, health and other types of supports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to special education students in the regular and special education classrooms.
• Supports may include assisting students by adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistant, academic support etc.
• Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
• Assist in crisis situations often involving physically aggressive students including, but not limited to, restraining and documentation.
• Understand state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards. Implement specialized therapy programs.
• These supports are defined in student individualized education plans (IEP) and are provided under the direct supervision of the case manager/teacher.
• Mentor, support and assist students with a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.
• Assist students and case manager/teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests or assessments.
• Assist case manager/teacher with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and plans.
• Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
• Collaborate with special education teacher/case manager on implementation of individual student plans.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR and First Aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
• Follow behavior support plans, both proactive supports and crisis management, including appropriate use of CPI and maintaining student confidentiality.
• When requested, attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings as well as staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.

Preferred:

• Experience working with children.
• Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people.
• Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule)
BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html