Significant Support Needs Special Education Paraprofessional

Garfield School District; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Garfield School District No. RE-2 in Rifle, Colorado invites applications for a Significant Support Needs Paraprofessional.

This part-time role (29 hours per week, 153 days per year) supports a student with significant needs under the supervision of a special education teacher, assisting with academics, behavior, communication, personal care, and social participation. The position offers in-district salary ranges from $17.41 to $38.44 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Supports a student with significant support needs under supervision.
• Provides academic assistance, behavior support, personal care and social interaction to promote independence.
• Part-time schedule: 29 hours per week, 153 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to a student with significant support needs under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Assist with academic tasks and behavior support to enable access to education.
• Support communication, personal care, and social participation in school activities.

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00 AM
(Mountain Standard Time)

Job Description

~2026-2027 School Year!~

KSE's Vision:

At KSE, I Know I Can.....

Dream Anything...Be Anything…Do Anything…Achieve Anything!!

KSE's Mission:

We are a passionate learning community that instills collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving to empower our students to thrive and make a difference in today’s world.

Position Summary: Significant Support Needs Paraprofessional provides individualized support to a student with significant support needs to help them access the educational environment safely and successfully. Working under the supervision of a special education teacher and school staff, the paraprofessional assists with academic tasks, behavior support, communication, personal care, and social interaction to promote independence and participation in school activities.

Status :Part Time, 29 hours per week, 153 days per year

Salary Range:

*In District Experience Salary Range: 17.41-38.44

*No in district experience salary range: 17.41-18.84

Garfield School District No. RE-2
839 Whiteriver Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650
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