Special Education Assistant (Student Specific), Meeker Elementary School

Greeley; United States; On-site; USD 28,254 - 32,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/403(b)/457(b)

Employee assistance program

Benefits for all hours

Job summary

Greeley‑Evans School District 6 seeks a Special Education Assistant (Student Specific) for Meeker Elementary School. This non-exempt role offers an hourly wage of $20.51 plus benefits and 182 days of work for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Required: AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys scores. Preferences include CPI and CPR/First Aid training. Reports to the School Principal and supports students with significant needs in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys passing scores.
• Experience in school settings or with children with special needs preferred.
• Ability to provide student personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic programming and progress of individual students or small groups with identified needs.
• Provide student-specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, and sanitizing equipment and materials.
• Maintain ability to sit for long periods, manage distractions, and use visual/auditory cues.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required.

Skills

Student support

Small group instruction

Data collection

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Paraprofessional experience

Bilingual skills (preferred)

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours

WorkKeys passing scores

CPR/First Aid training (preferred)

CPI training (preferred)

Job description

Special Education Assistant (Student Specific) – Meeker Elementary School

Classification: Non-Exempt

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 $3.25 per hour plus benefits.

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

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked immediately upon hire. For more information, see the Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Includes sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays per District policy. Classification employees follow Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to

School Principal

Education & Experience

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

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

Job Description

Summary / Objective

Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills contributing 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. Report to the building principal and department director where assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and provide support to staff.
• Maintain being seated for long periods, manage distractions, and use visual, auditory, and ambulatory acuity.
• Move quickly from one position to another; possess upper body strength to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Additional Qualifications

Applicant must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the position’s functions, including student‑specific personal care support. Prior experience in school settings or with children with special needs is required. Strong verbal communication, quick responsiveness, teamwork, positive attitude, upper body strength for lifting, and paraprofessional experience are preferred. Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Other Duties

Regular attendance is required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to perform the physical demands of the position.

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. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator is James Donahue.