Part Time Special Education Paraeducator - Significant Support Needs

RE 1 Valley Schools Sterling; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 19,661 - 28,003; Part time

Job summary

RE 1 Valley Schools Sterling is hiring a part-time Paraprofessional to support students in compliance with their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). This role involves assisting teachers, supervising students, and helping with basic needs while ensuring student confidentiality.

The position offers $17.30 per hour for 16 hours a week, and the ideal candidate should possess an Associate’s degree or higher. The Paraprofessional will engage with special education students, promote positive behavior, and facilitate learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an Associate’s or higher degree.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and physical student support.
• Delivery of instructional activities according to individual IEPs.
• Supervise students during out-of-classroom activities.

Skills

Instructional support

Student supervision

Communication skills

Behavior management

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Employment Type and Hours

Part‑time, hourly. 16 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 2 days per school week. Exact schedule TBD. Tuesday‑Friday school week.

Salary and Benefits

Minimum $17.30 per hour, salary dependent on experience (Lane C, Step 3 on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule). Not eligible for district‑sponsored health insurance. Competitive hourly wage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assisting assigned teachers with instructional and physical student support is a primary responsibility of this position.
2. Delivery of instructional activities according to the individual student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and as assigned and developed by certified/licensed staff, which may include helping with the design and implementation of an appropriate learning environment while incorporating appropriate assistive technologies and multi‑sensory materials.
3. Instructional support helping students integrate into general education classrooms and requires some communication with general education teachers regarding student needs. Imparting life skills such as self‑hygiene and social/emotional skills are also a part of the Para’s responsibilities.
4. Supervise and facilitate sensory and movement rest periods in between academic activities, and which facilitate increased student engagement.
5. Assisting the teacher in implementing positive behavior plans and systems appropriate to the individual student is a responsibility of this position.
6. Providing student oversight and supervision during out‑of‑classroom activities including arrivals and departures, outside breaks, passing periods, and other activities as assigned by the supervising teacher is a daily responsibility of this position.
7. Communication with other paraprofessionals and staff to keep track of student movements, schedules, and locations. Based on the needs of the student, a Paraprofessional may be requested to travel with a student during transportation to and from school/home.
8. Serving students to provide personal hygienic needs is a primary responsibility of this position. Services are provided according to the individual needs of each student and there is an expectation to maintain the student’s HIPAA confidentiality and personal dignity in providing for these needs. Responsibilities may include dispensing of medications, meal preparation, feeding or toileting/diapering.
9. Collecting and reviewing progress on students’ work toward Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals/objectives are completed with SPED teachers on a regular basis with adjustments made to ensure IEP compliance and students’ needs are being met.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Hold an Associate’s or higher degree.
2. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Qualifications Preferred but not Required

1. Successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading, Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.

Reports To

School Principal, Classroom Teachers and SPED Director.

Other Duties

Any additional duties, responsibilities, or activities may be added at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation

All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RE‑1 Valley School District is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE‑1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.