Paraprofessional/Significant Support Needs

Harrison School District 2; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs is seeking a SPED paraprofessional for the SSN program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves instructional support, supervision in various settings, and coordination with licensed staff to meet IEP requirements.

Hourly pay starts at $18.60 and includes an additional $1.00/hour for SSN-related center-based programs. The position requires a high school diploma and training in special education paraprofessional requirements within 36 months

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and various settings (lunchroom, playground, field trips, etc.).
• Help students with special needs including emotional, self-help, motor, visual/hearing, medical and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and assist with problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with educators and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues.
• Assist with data collection, updating records and maintaining student files and confidentiality (FERPA).
• Attend district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• Perform crossing guard duties and lunchroom monitor duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic English

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid preferred

Background check & fingerprinting

Job description

For School Year 2026-2027

183- Work Day Calendar 7- 7.5 hrs/day (determined by school)

THIS POSITION IS FOR A SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL IN THE SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT NEEDS PROGRAM (SSN)

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.60+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)

https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

(Compensation will include an additional $1.00/hour for paraprofessionals in these Center Based Special Education programs: Affective Needs, SSN, CSD and TAP)

Job Summary Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

• Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings. Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum. Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra-curricular activities, or on-the-job training.
• Help and support students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem solving techniques and conflict resolution. Enforces district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic and behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• (Elementary/K-8) Perform crossing guard duties as assigned by school administration to include attending crossing guard training and direction action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing.
• (Elementary/K-8) Perform lunchroom monitor duties as assigned by school administration to include assisting students with lining up to receive their lunches, helping students open items on their trays, enforcing lunchroom rules, leading students to the lunchroom, dismissing students from the lunchroom, wiping down tables, and assisting with organizing and implementing indoor activities for students during inclement weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Upload/Scan transcripts if applicable.
• 0 2 years experience. Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Core District Special Education Paraprofessional training or requirements must be acquired within 36 months of hire.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic English, writing and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt