Special Education Support Specialist

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support students with diverse needs across the school day.

You will assist teachers in delivering individualized instruction and behavior support, help with transitions, and ensure safety during activities. Requires HS diploma, and approved training; CPR/First Aid preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration with families and professional staff and offers a structured school-day schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assist with academic, behavioral and life skills.
• Ability to implement IEP/Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic, social-emotional-behavioral learning and life skills.
• Support teacher to ensure students participate in class activities.
• Provide direct care related to diapering/toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility.
• Prepare classroom and maintain records and materials.
• Communicate observations to professional staff promptly and respectfully.
• Supervise students during transitions, field trips and activities.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Provide behavior prevention and, if needed, intervention support.
• Administer medication under RN delegation and provide first aid/CPR as needed.

Skills

First Aid/CPR training

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to take directions

Ability to meet student needs

Excellent references (attendance/punct

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associates Degree or 48 semester hours or ACT certified

Job description

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support students with diverse needs across the school day.

You will assist teachers in delivering individualized instruction and behavior support, help with transitions, and ensure safety during activities. Requires HS diploma, and approved training; CPR/First Aid preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration with families and professional staff and offers a structured school-day schedule.