SPED Paraprofessional/Affective Needs

Applitrack; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack-based posting for a SPED paraprofessional in the Affective Needs program. You will provide instructional support under licensed supervision, assisting with the education of students with special needs in various settings.

duties include data collection, collaboration with staff, classroom supervision, and ensuring confidentiality under FERPA. The role may involve crossing guard and lunchroom duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours OR approved assessment.
• 0–2 years experience; SPED experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Paraprofessional training within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional programs for students in groups and individual settings.
• Assist students with special needs across emotional, motor, and health aspects in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and support problem solving and behavior goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators on academic and behavioral issues.
• Assist with data collection, updating records and maintaining student files; ensure FERPA compliance.
• Attend district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• Crossing guard duties and lunchroom monitor duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Collaboration

Behavior management

Communication

Crisis intervention

Data collection

FERPA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or 2 years college OR qualifying ACT-Work Keys

CPR and First Aid preferred

Core District SPED paraprofessional training within 36 months

Tools

Computers and office equipment

Job description

For School Year 2026-2027

183- Work Day Calendar7- 7.5 hrs/day (determined by school)

THIS POSITION IS FOR A SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL IN THE AFFECTIVE NEEDS PROGRAM (AN)

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.60+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)

Click on the following link to view the full pay range on the ESP Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

(Compensation will include an additional $1.00/hour for paraprofessionals in these Center Based Special Education programs: Affective Needs, SSN, CSD and TAP)

Job Summary:

Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings. Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum. Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra-curricular activities, or on-the-job training.
• Help and support students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem solving techniques and conflict resolution. Enforces district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic and behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• (Elementary/K-8) Perform crossing guard duties as assigned by school administration to include attending crossing guard training and direction action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing.
• (Elementary/K-8) Perform lunchroom monitor duties as assigned by school administration to include assisting students with lining up to receive their lunches, helping students open items on their trays, enforcing lunchroom rules, leading students to the lunchroom, dismissing students from the lunchroom, wiping down tables, and assisting with organizing and implementing indoor activities for students during inclement weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree (or higher) OR two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours) OR passed the District-approved assessment to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act required within 30 calendar days of hire (e.g. ACT-Work Keys Exam).
• 0 – 2 years experience. Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Core District Special Education Paraprofessional training or requirements must be acquired within 36 months of hire.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic English, writing and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note:

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt