Paraprofessional / Behavior Technician, 20 hrs per week

RCM Health Care Services; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long-Term-

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

RCM Healthcare Services is seeking a Paraeducator/Behavior Technician for an Elementary School in Louisville, Colorado. The position is a school-year, part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week) with a contract through 05/20/2027.

You will support students with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs under the supervision of teachers and specialists. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, data collection for IEP goals, supervision during classes and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and support varied student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development through individual and small-group instruction.
• Assist teachers with materials, grading, attendance, and classroom organization.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, counselors, and families to support IEPs.
• Monitor student progress and collect data related to goals.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, and field trips.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Paraeducator / Behavior Technician – Special Education

Compensation : Hourly Rate: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Location : Louisville, Colorado

School : Elementary School

Position Type : Paraeducator / Behavior Technician

Position Summary

As a Paraeducator/Behavior Technician in Special Education, you will support elementary students with academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and classroom needs. You will work closely with teachers and special education staff to provide individualized and small-group instructional support, reinforce classroom expectations, and help students make meaningful progress. This role also includes assisting with classroom activities, student supervision, data collection, and implementation of student support plans.

Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• Hours per week: 20
• Contract length: now through 05/20/2027
• School-year position

Key Duties

• Support students with academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development through individual and small-group instruction and classroom activities.
• Assist teachers with instructional materials, grading, attendance, classroom organization, and other daily classroom needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, counselors, administrators, families, and other personnel to support student needs and educational plans, including IEPs.
• Monitor student progress and assist with data collection related to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, field trips, passing periods, and other school activities; provide close supervision for students who may leave designated areas.
• Assist students who are injured or ill and provide support with delegated health-care-related duties as appropriate.
• Cover classrooms for short periods, up to 30 minutes, when teachers are called away.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience working with children.

Licenses & Certifications

• No specific state license or certification listed.
• Completion and submission of the BVSD online application is required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Positive communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and support students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, assisting with student care, and safely maintaining close proximity to students when necessary.

Benefits

• Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employeesworking 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and worklocation
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences. With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals withdisabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply foror perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactiveprocess to support your needs.