Special Education Assistant, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 28,254 - 45,254; 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 at Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering. This non-exempt, on-site role supports students with significant needs and contributes to a structured, inclusive learning environment.

The position requires an AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys scores; CPI and CPR/First Aid training are provided. 182-day contract with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for internal salary credits.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on WorkKeys exam.
• CPI and CPR/First Aid training are provided.
• Experience supporting students with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support academic programming and progress for students with significant needs.
• Provide student-specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, and equipment sanitization.
• Respond quickly to student needs; maintain upper body strength to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Collaborate with staff in a team-oriented school environment.

Skills

CPI training

CPR/First Aid

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

AA degree or 48 semester hours or WorkKeys exam

Job description

Special Education Assistant, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Date Posted: July 28, 2026

Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits

Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley‑Evans School District 6 hires, 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: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

• 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.

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.

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