Special Education Paraprofessional: MM

Garfield-Re--2-School-District; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Aflac products

Employee assistance programs

Surgery plus opportunities

Paid time off

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Holiday pay

PERA retirement plan

Identity theft protection

Local discounts

Verizon Wireless discount

Job summary

Garfield Re-2 School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional at Rifle High School in Rifle, Colorado. The role supports special education teachers, assist with instruction and health needs, and may involve clerical tasks, life skills, and behavior management.

Salary is set per district scales at 17.41–18.84 USD per hour, with a full-time schedule of 34 hours per week over 153 days per year. Starting date is August 10, 2026, and the position provides standard district benefits.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students.
• Provide assistance to special education teachers.
• Provide clerical support (documentation).
• Assist with daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction and behaviour management.
• Promote good community relations among school and community.

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional: MM

Garfield Re-2 School District Rifle High School - Rifle, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5842435

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

~2026-2027 School Year!~

Rifle High School promotes an environment where students and staff pursue scholarly success while accepting responsibility for their actions and treating people, including themselves, with dignity and care.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers. Assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students. Provides some clerical (documentation) support to teachers. May provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction and/or behavior management. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Status: Full Time, 34 hours per week, 153 days per year

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional: MM

Location: Rifle High School

Salary Range:

*In district experience range-17.41-38.44

*No in district experience salary range- 17.41-18.84

Salary Schedules

Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• prescription drug coverage
• medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• aflac products
• employee assistance programs
• surgery plus opportunities
• paid time off
• sick leave
• vacation leave
• holiday pay
• PERA retirement plan
• identity theft protection
• local discounts
• Verizon Wireless discount
• and more

Benefit Guide

The rifle bears- https://riflehigh.garfieldre2.net/

Visit Rifle- https://visitrifle.com/

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $17.41 to $18.84 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stephen Johnston , Principal
• Rifle High School
• Email: [e-mail]