Special Education Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Longevity and professional development

Preschool options for employees with-

Paid Parental Leave

College reimbursements for staff

Job summary

Sylvania at Harrison K-8 School seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students and teachers during the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides instructional and supervisory assistance under supervision, with emphasis on assisting special education programming as needed.

The position is full-time, 163 days per year, with pay based on the Instructional Support Salary Schedule and eligibility for certified substitute pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.
• Proficiency on a district-administered assessment or possession of an AA preference degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes may be required, unless working in Title I. If Title I, these qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, supervisory, general, and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers.
• Support Special Education programming under supervision of the special education teacher.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and the public.
• Follow schedules and routines under the direction of the supervising teacher and site administrator.

Skills

Effective communication

Social skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred or two years of college

Job description

Start Date:

As agreed upon for the 2026-2027 School Year

Position Type:

Full-time, 163 days per year

Location:

Harrison K-8 School

Salary:

Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education: $17.51-18.56 per hour (minimum pay), plus $50.00 per day if assigned as a qualified certified substitute teacher.

Benefits:

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

Purpose of the Job:

Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the site administrator(s) and provides instructional, supervisory, general, and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers. For Special Education, implements specialized programming and/or instructional support in and out of the general education classroom, supervised by the special education teacher, to support student growth.

Education:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.

Proficiency on a district-administered assessment or possession of an AA preference degree or the equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes may be required, unless working in Title I. If working in Title 1, these qualifications are required.

Experience:

Effective Communication and Social Skills

Licenses/Certificates:

Valid Colorado Driver's License, CDE Substitute License when necessary

Other Criteria:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust, and work ethic to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs).
• Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data.
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts for the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Models the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

Essential Duties of the Job:

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
• Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
• Be knowledgeable about the job.
• Always strive to stay on task and produce high-quality work.
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, implement schedules and routines, communicate with parents, work 1-to-1, in small groups or full classroom settings, with students, and support school-wide and classroom management plans.
• Meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District.
• May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather.
• May be required to obtain a substitute license to support in subbing for certified teachers when needed.
• May be required to transport students in district vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Special Education Duties;

• Maintain confidentiality with special education student information.
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as directed by the teacher and/or special education teacher per the student(s) Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Works with students in a one-on-one or small group environment to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and/or special education teacher.
• May be required to maneuver and secure wheelchairs while using appropriate procedures to transfer/lift students to and from wheelchairs.
• May be required to assist student(s) with medical tasks such as tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, diapering, and suctioning, and may involve exposure to bodily fluids.
• May be required to perform tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation, feeding, and lunch clean-up, which involves implementing communication, oral motor, sensory integration, and physical IEP goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties for Preschool Paraprofessionals;

• Must attend all preschool-required training.

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other:

Variety of standard office equipment and other specialized equipment based on individual student’s accommodations and modifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:

(The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, feel, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, waist to overhead, waist to floor, and overhead to floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a school setting. Travel from site to site may occasionally expose the employee to wet and/or humid outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from generally quiet to increased during events or when using equipment. Classroom and 1:1 settings and possible outside supervisory duties in inclement weather. Must be able to work in person.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze and compute. Frequently required to compare, communicate, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and compile. Occasionally required to copy, synthesize, and negotiate.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. This job description is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the District.

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, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email:[e-mail]