Paraprofessional (Affective Needs Program) at Columbine Elementary

Woodland Park School District RE-2; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Columbine Elementary in Colorado is seeking a Paraprofessional (Affective Needs Program) to assist classroom teachers with students throughout the day and support instructional goals.

This full-time position offers 37.5 hours weekly, with a salary range of $16.89–$25.60 per hour, plus benefits. The role emphasizes supporting students with diverse needs and helping maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of relevant coursework or passing exam as required by policy.
• Experience with special needs students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in administration and correction of assessments.
• Provide classroom prep and materials reinforcement as needed.
• Assist with behavior management to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Supervise non-instructional areas and assist during field trips.
• Foster parent involvement and communication with families.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Small group instruction

Classroom supervision

IEP support familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with special needs students

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional (Affective Needs Program) at Columbine Elementary JobID: 1615

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
  

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member/special education staff, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom and throughout the school day to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Compensation

- Salary $16.89- 25.60commensurate withexperience
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 (7:30 am - 3:30 pm)
- Hours per Day: 7.5 hours
- Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Group Life, Long-Term Disability, Vision (Optional)

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.