Paraprofessionals / Bus monitors k-2

Telluride School District R-1; Telluride (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-month calendar

Paid over twelve months

Job summary

Telluride Elementary School in Telluride, CO seeks a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support students (K-2) with high-need needs. The role involves one-on-one and small-group instruction to reinforce reading, math and language arts under supervision.

Responsibilities include classroom and non-instructional support, field trip supervision, material preparation and parent communication. A school calendar aligns with a 9-month term; hourly pay ranges with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience to meet the skill requirements.
• Supports instructional goals for students with special needs in classroom and one-on-one settings.
• Assists with reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.

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 lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study halls, etc.
• - Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• - Constructs and distributes educational materials as needed.
• - Assists teacher with parent contact to foster involvement.
• - Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement per IEP objectives.

Skills

Reading support

Mathematics support

Oral/written communication

Confidentiality

Diversity inclusion

Team collaboration

Instructional support

Behavior management

Education

HS Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Location:
  Telluride Elementary School (K-2)
  (High-Needs School)


• Date Available:
  

START DATE: August 16, 2025

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

CALENDAR: works 9 month school calendar, paid over twelve months
PAY: $21.50/hr - $26.50/hr based on education/ experience

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of the building level Special Education Teacher and/or Principal, to assist with special needs students either in a one-on-one setting or with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.50-$26.

Essential Job Functions

- 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 distribute and use 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 Duties

- 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.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- College diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 9:00:04 AM CST.