Special Education Assistant, James Madison STEAM Academy

Applitrack; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Greeley-Evans School District 6 is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with significant needs. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, providing personal care, and helping track student progress under the supervision of the principal and department director.

The ideal candidate will have an AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys scores; CPI and CPR/First Aid training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on WorkKeys exam
• Preferred: CPI training (training provided)
• CPR/First Aid (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Support the academic programming and progress of individual students or small groups with significant needs
• Provide student-specific personal care and support
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials
• Maintain ability to sit for long periods with attention to distractions and sensory cues
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed to assist students

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Physical strength

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Job description

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Special Education Assistant, James Madison STEAM Academy JobID: 16082

• Position Type: Special Education - Non-licensed/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: September 1, 2026

Salary: $ 20.51 per hour plus benefits/ Range 1 9

Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires,up to$32.85 per hour plus benefits

Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/182 days)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual .

Reports to: School Principal

Deadline for application: Applications will be reviewed on or after Tuesday September 8

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required: AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on WorkKeys exam

Preferred: CPI training (training provided)
CPR/First Aid (training provided)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible to support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
• Provide student specific personal care and support.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily classroom activities, assisting in data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and providing to thestaff
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Additional Qualifications: Applicant must have the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position. Applicant must be able to provide student specific personal care support to students. Previous experience working in school setting or with children with special needs. Strong verbal communication skills, ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs, desire to work in team setting, positive attitude, upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. required. Paraprofessional experience preferred.Bilingual skills preferred, but not required.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands: Employees in this position must be able to perform the attached physical demands .

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6073 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

Phone: [phone]

Postings current as of 9/30/2026 10:11:54 AM CST.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Weld County School District 6, Greeley, Colorado, does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education (CTE) programs of the District. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator for the district.

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer, James Donahue

1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

Phone: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]