Special Ed Paraprofessional: ILS Support

Poudre School District; Timnath (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Disability insurance

Walk-in clinic access

Optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District is seeking a Special Education/Integrated Services paraprofessional to support students with significant needs in general and special education settings. You will assist with instruction, personal care, and behavior support, aligning with IEP goals and health plans.

Responsibilities include implementing strategies, monitoring safety, and collaborating with teachers and nursing staff to ensure a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with special needs students preferred
• Criminal background check required
• CPI training within 3 months of hire
• WorkKeys assessment or instructional competency within one year of hire
• Two years of higher education or associate's degree

Responsibilities

• Assist the general classroom or special education teacher by implementing instruction, reteaching concepts, and reinforcing learning skills for students with significant support needs. Adapt instructional materials to meet individual learning goals.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies, de-escalate crises, and support students in managing emotional dysregulation. Respond to aggressive behaviors, self-harm risks, and other escalations with appropriate interventions to ensure student and staff safety.
• Monitor students in classrooms, hallways, common areas, and during transitions (e.g., lunch, recess, field trips, arrival/dismissal). Enforce safety procedures, provide one-on-one supervision when needed, and assist in crisis situations, including physical interventions when required.
• Provide hands-on support with hygiene, toileting, feeding (including spoon and tube feeding), catheterization, lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance. Follow individualized health care plans and collaborate with nursing staff for medical needs.
• Independently accommodate students with significant disabilities, including those with communication, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Use assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, and alternative language techniques as needed.
• Maintain detailed records on student behavior, interventions, and academic progress. Collect and input Medicaid and other required data, track individualized student goals, and assist with documentation for IEP meetings.
• Work closely with teachers, mental health providers, case managers, and other staff to implement behavior intervention plans, IEP goals, and crisis response strategies. Participate in problem-solving meetings and adjust support based on student needs.
• Assist students in developing self-regulation, social interaction, and daily living skills. Encourage selfadvocacy and facilitate structured learning opportunities to promote independence.
• Attend specialized training, including de-escalation techniques (e.g., CPI), behavior management, and medical delegation training. Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance job skills.
• Adjust quickly to student needs and situations, managing unpredictable behavior escalations, and responding to safety concerns. Work with students across multiple settings, including general education, special education, and community-based instruction. May cover schedules for paras pulled away for an urgent student situation.
• Support school-wide safety protocols, participate in emergency response situations, and take on other responsibilities as required to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of related experience

Experience working with special needs students preferred

Criminal background check required

CPI training within 3 months of hire

WorkKeys assessment or instructional competency within one year of hire

Two years of higher education or associate's degree

Job description

Poudre School District is seeking a Special Education/Integrated Services paraprofessional to support students with significant needs in general and special education settings. You will assist with instruction, personal care, and behavior support, aligning with IEP goals and health plans.

Responsibilities include implementing strategies, monitoring safety, and collaborating with teachers and nursing staff to ensure a supportive learning environment.