Paraprofessional - Special Education

Clear Creek School District; Idaho Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Creek School District RE-1 is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education to support teachers and students at King Murphy Mountain School. This role involves assisting with instructional activities, classroom supervision, and data collection to support individualized education plans.

Candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with two years post-secondary study preferred, and flexibility to work on-site in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Requires good oral communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates dependability and enthusiasm in performing tasks.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in working with students.
• Provide clerical support and adapt curriculum with SPED and General Education teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers to create appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Support a classroom environment conducive to learning and monitor student progress.
• Assist with standardized testing coordination and data collection.
• Implement behavior management strategies as directed by the SPED teacher.
• Participate in transportation duties and supervise students as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two years post-secondary study

Associates degree or higher preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Clear Creek School District RE-1

• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education

Salary Grade: Classified Salary Schedule: $20.66 - $22.25 per hour

Status: Nonexempt

School: King Murphy Mountain School

Reports To: Principal

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: The successful candidate will be required to complete fingerprinting through an approved fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing assistance to teachers in working with students, clerical tasks and other functions. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Most experience can be gained on-site during the course of employment. Expertise in any one area is not required, but a flexibility and passion for working with students and learning new instructional strategies is.

Support one student in a group setting.

Support a program of studies that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Collaborate with teachers to create appropriate learning experiences for students.

Support a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students. Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students.

Collaborate with the Assessment Coordinator to support standardized testing.

Create and implement curriculum adaptations in collaboration with SPED and General Education Teachers, according to the student's Individual Education Plans.

Reinforce lessons in small and large groups.

Assist with individualized program materials.

Assist in observing, recording and charting behaviors.

Implement behavior management strategies initiated by the SPED Teacher.

Assist with crisis problems and discipline as directed by the SPED Teacher.

Program duties may include, but not limited to, the following:

Transportation Duty - greet students when they arrive in the morning and assist them with getting from the vehicle to the classroom.

Accompany students to classes.

Supervise students in the classroom.

All Special Education Paraprofessionals must also:

Perform work of acceptable quality and quantity.

Demonstrate dependability and enthusiasm, in performing assigned tasks.

Become familiar with and adhere to Board approved School District Policies and regulations.

Demonstrate effective relations with other staff members and work in cooperation with them to achieve positive results.

Communicate effectively with students, staff and the public.

Demonstrate high personal and professional standards and maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the position.

Participate in the writing of personal goals and objectives which demonstrate the ability to develop professionally.

Attend annual trainings as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High School Diploma/GED required. Two years post-secondary study, Associates degree or higher preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Less than one (1) year job related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Requires good oral communication skills, the ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.

EXPECTATIONS:

Is flexible.

Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.

Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.

Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school and school District community, as well as the public at large.

Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Maintains a generally positive attitude.

Observes all District policies and procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: None required, first aid preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level is typical of a school district.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent sitting, bending, reaching; stooping, squatting. Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Lunch and classroom supervisory duties as assigned with other staff.

Clear Creek School District RE1, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

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