Paraprofessionals/ Bus Monitors (3-6)

Telluride School District R-1; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Telluride School District R-1 in Telluride, CO is seeking a Classroom Support Aide to provide instructional support to students in 3-6 setting under teacher/supervisor. Responsibilities include one-on-one and small-group instruction, reinforcing reading and math, and assisting with non-instructional tasks to keep students engaged.

The role involves assisting with behavior management, field trips, parent communications, and collaboration on IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college diploma preferred
• Prior experience with special needs children is desirable
• Successful completion of a background check/fingerprints required
• Use standard office equipment such as computers and copiers
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students
• Establish supportive relationships with students with special needs
• Report work to supervisor as required
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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 with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and maintain a safe classroom.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising lunch, bus duty, playground, corridor, study hall, and related areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective involvement.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• 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 participation in school activities.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations governing assistance for all students.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Behavior management

IEP support

Field trip supervision

Parent communication

Disability support

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Location: Telluride Intermediate School (3-6)

START DATE: August 16 2025

Base $23.10

Yrs Relevant Experience HS Diploma Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree

1st year $23.10 $24.10 $25.10 $26.10

2nd year $23.60 $24.60 $25.60 $26.60

3rd year $24.10 $25.10 $26.10 $27.10

4th year $24.60 $25.60 $26.60 $27.60

5th year $25.10 $26.10 $27.10 $28.10

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the building level Teacher and/ or Principal, provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students either in a one-on-one setting or with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. Services provided may vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 required; college diploma preferred
• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable
• Successful completion of a background check/ fingerprints required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 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 distributes and uses 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standard school environment; work closely with students and staff.
• General good physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job.
• The employee will work primarily in a school/office environment
• May work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 7:06:35 AM CST.