Paraprofessional at Columbine Elementary (center-based special education support)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Group Life

Long-Term Disability

Vision (Optional)

Job summary

Woodland Park School District RE-2 is seeking a Paraprofessional at Columbine Elementary (center-based special education support). Under the direct supervision of certified staff, you will assist students in the classroom and throughout the school day to help meet instructional goals and objectives.

The position offers a 7.5-hour day, with a 37.5 hour work week and a salary range of $16.89–$25.60 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus benefits including medical, dental, group life,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or approved by state standards.
• Completion of college coursework or testing as required by NCLB.
• Prior experience with special needs students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reading, language arts, math, computer instruction and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with administrative tasks: exercises, tests, assessments, and record-keeping.
• Support with classroom materials preparation and instructional strategies for student needs.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Support students with disabilities in daily activities to maximize inclusion in school.
• Participate in IEP processes as needed and assist evaluation teams.
• Assist with supervision during lunch, bus duty, playground, study hall and field trips.

Skills

Instructional support

Record-keeping

Technology literacy

Confidentiality

Communication

Colleague collaboration

Verbal writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

No Child Left Behind Act coursework/exemption

Experience with special needs desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional at Columbine Elementary (center-based special education support) JobID: 1611

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026

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
• Hours per Day: 7.5
• 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.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt