Paraprofessional - Special Education (SSN) Limited Term

Applitrack; Olathe (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack at Olathe Elementary School in MCSD, Colorado, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for a 180-day limited-term assignment. The role supports instructional activities and manages health needs of students with significant support needs.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma; 48 college credits or an Associate's Degree are desirable. Start date ASAP with a closing date of 10/05/2026; salary ranges from $19.57 to $24.10 per hour based on the district salary schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; college credit or degree desirable.
• Desirable: 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university or an Associate's Degree.
• Experience working with groups of children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials.
• Tutor individual students and small groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and help shape appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in managing student behavior using positive strategies.
• Prepare and assist in preparing instructional materials and learning aids.
• Maintain records and confidential student information.
• Operate instructional media machines and equipment.
• Contribute to an orderly, positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences and progress reports.
• Assist with daily health needs of students as required.

Education

High School Diploma

48 credit hours

Associate's Degree

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education (SSN) Limited Term JobID: 4189

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Non Exempt/ Special Education Paraprofessional
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  Olathe Elementary School
• Date Available:
  As Soon As Possible
• Closing Date:
  10/05/2026

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional - Significant Needs Support LIMITED TERM

Non-Exempt

Site: Olathe Elementary School

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal

Contracted Length Term: 180 Days - Para: SpecEd, Comp, Class. Calendar

Salary: Building level support - Paraprofessional (range $19.57 - $24.10/hour based on the 26/27 Salary Schedules and related experience)

Start Date: ASAP 2026 - May 20, 2027 - Limited Term

Brief summary of MCSD

Nestled within Colorado's gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado, which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work).

Benefits

• At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position:

Under supervision, to perform a variety of instructional activities; to assist in the conduct of intensified learning experiences; to perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; to assist in managing health needs of individual students and to do other related work as required.

Students with significant support needs are highly diverse learners with extensive needs in the areas of cognition and/or learning, communication, movement, and social/emotional abilities. The individual may also have concurrent health, sensory, physical and/or behavioral disabilities.

Students with significant support needs require:

• A wide variety of approaches and supports to demonstrate their knowledge and skills intensive instruction in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills to acquire and generalize knowledge.
• Substantial adaptations (modifications and accommodations) and/or ongoing supports to access grade level curriculum.
• Access to assistive technology tools to communicate, learn and demonstrate their knowledge.
• Progress to be measured by observation, data collection, assessment, and work samples.
• Individualized levels of support across major life activities in home, school, and community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
• May participate in parent conferences and other student progress report activities as requested.
• Assisting with the daily physical needs of students. This may require but not be limited to changing diapers, assisting in physical therapy, and feeding (oral and/or tube).

Experience/Education:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience: Prefer One year of paid or volunteer experience working with groups of children.

Education: High School Diploma

Desirable: Equivalent of 48 credit hours from an accredited college/university, an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university, or proof of proficiency by passing a District accepted test.

Knowledge of and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetic concepts.
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English and a second language, as required by the assignment.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment.
• Be trained by District Nurses to perform a number of health-related activities.
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• CBI/FBI background clearance and a clean driving record.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.