Paraeducator-Special Education
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Position Details
Location:
US:
CO:
BOULDER
School:
Mesa Elementary
Position Title:
Para educator-Special Education
Position
Start Date:
August 10, 2026
Position Type:
Paraeducators
FTE: 0.875 (35 hours per week) Regular, ongoing
Work Schedule:
9 Month - Hourly
Pay Range: $23.23 - $30.01
Closing Date:
June 23, 2026
Assists students with intensive needs in both the regular and special education classrooms, including behavioral, academic, health, and other supports.
Responsibilities- Provide support to special education students in the regular and special education classrooms.
- Assist students by adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistance, academic support, etc.
- Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs, or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
- Assist in crisis situations involving physically aggressive students, including restraining and documentation.
- Understand state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards; implement specialized therapy programs.
- These supports are defined in student individualized education plans (IEP) and are provided under direct supervision of the case manager/teacher.
- Mentor, support, and assist students with a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.
- Assist students and case manager/teachers on field trips.
- Assist with administering tests or assessments.
- Assist case manager/teacher with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and plans.
- Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
- Collaborate with special education teacher/case manager on implementation of individual student plans.
- Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR and First Aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
- Follow behavior support plans, proactive supports and crisis management, including appropriate use of CPI and maintaining student confidentiality.
- Attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings and staff meetings as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
- Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.
Preferred
- Experience working with children.
- Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people.
- Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.
Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group; existing employees currently in this unit should refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule. BVSD engages in a salary placement process versus a salary negotiation process. This information complies with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and reflects a good faith estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.
The compensation offered may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
- Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized Benefits
- Identity Theft Protection
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Eco Pass
Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities.
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