SPED Paraeducator: Student Support & Learning

Mitchell High School; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs is seeking a Paraeducator I: Special Education for Mild/Moderate needs, licensed to support PreK-12 students under a certified teacher. This educational support professional role focuses on reinforcing learning and developing academic, communication, and functional skills aligned with IEPs.

The position involves preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments and attendance, data collection, reporting progress, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), accommodations, and modifications
• Experience with behavior intervention strategies
• Data collection, progress monitoring, and compliance requirements
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Accurate clerical and documentation tasks

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop academic, communication, and functional skills.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with students’ IEPs.
• Monitor, document, and report student progress and behavior; maintain accurate records aligned with IEP goals and compliance requirements.
• Support classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, recording attendance, and completing required paperwork related to student services.
• Assist students with classroom activities and daily routines, including support for independence, transitions, and functional skill development.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Behavior support

Data collection

Collaboration

Clerical tasks

Job description

Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs is seeking a Paraeducator I: Special Education for Mild/Moderate needs, licensed to support PreK-12 students under a certified teacher. This educational support professional role focuses on reinforcing learning and developing academic, communication, and functional skills aligned with IEPs.

The position involves preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments and attendance, data collection, reporting progress, and collaborating with