SMS Day Treatment Paraprofessional Part time- 15 hours/week

Summit Middle School; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit School District Region 1 Summit Middle School in Frisco, Colorado seeks a Day Treatment Paraprofessional (Part-time, 15 hours/week). The role supports an academic program, assists with IEP-based modifications, and helps with classroom instruction and behavior management.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or two-year certificate; experience with special needs; knowledge of core subjects; and relevant certifications (CPI, First Aid, CPR, etc.).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate required.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Knowledge in academic core subject areas.
• Good organizational skills.
• Participation in training and maintenance of required licenses/certifications (CPI, First Aid, CPR, Universal precautions, Minibus licensing).

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation of an academic program aligned with district standards.
• Assist with modifications as allowed by individualized education plans.
• Assist with classroom instruction and behavioral management.
• Monitor student behavior with teachers and therapists to evaluate and plan actions.

Skills

Experience with special needs children

Good organizational skills

Knowledge of core subjects

Education

Associate's degree or 2-year certificate

Bachelor's degree or teaching license preferred

Tools

CPI training

First Aid

CPR

Universal precautions

Minibus licensing

Job description

SMS Day Treatment Paraprofessional Part time- 15 hours/week

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934364

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a part-time para professional position in our Day Treatment Program at Summit Middle School. It is 15 hours a week.

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The therapeutic paraprofessional's primary responsibility is to provide support for the implementation of an appropriate academic program that is in accordance with district standards, assist with modifications allowed by the individualized education plans, and assist with classroom instruction and behavioral management. This position is emotionally intensive and requires a steady, calm, and consistent mannerism. Routine processing of student behaviors with the teacher and therapist is a primary responsibility so that the behaviors can be evaluated and a plan of action towards those behaviors can be developed and implemented. The therapeutic paraprofessional spends 70% of the time in therapeutic duties and 30% of the time in academic duties

CONTACTS: Social Services, Students, Teachers, Staff & Parents

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate required. Bachelor's degree or teacher license preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Knowledge in academic core subject areas
• Good organizational skills
• Participate in training and maintain certification that is required for the Day Treatment licensing including but not limited to CPI, First Aid, CPR, Universal precautions, and Minibus licensing

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $23.09 to $29.19 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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