Special Education Assistant (Student Specific), Meeker Elementary School

Greeley-Evans School District 6; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Greeley-Evans School District 6 at Meeker Elementary School seeks a Special Education Assistant (Student Specific) to support students with significant needs under building leadership. The role requires an AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys, plus School setting experience and strong communication skills. Lifting up to 50 lbs is required.

182-day contract with comprehensive benefits. Internal transfer credit up to $32.85 per hour may be available, and the position offers medical, dental,

Qualifications

• AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on WorkKeys exam
• Experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs
• Strong verbal communication and ability to lift 50 lbs
• Bilingual skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups
• Provide student-specific personal care and support
• Assist with daily classroom activities and data collection
• Move quickly between positions to respond to student needs; lift and carry 50 lbs

Skills

Student support

Data collection

Teamwork

Mobility assistance

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys

Job description

Position Type: Special Education - Non-licensed/Special Education Assistant - Student Specific Date Posted: 7/20/2026 Location: Meeker Elementary School Closing Date: Until Filled

Special Education Assistant (Student Specific), Meeker Elementary School

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: July 20, 2026

Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits/ Range 19

Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 reh ires, up to $3 2.85 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: Until filled

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

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 the staff
• 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.

Travel

None

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.

Responsibilities

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]

Email address: [e-mail]