Special Education Paraprofessional

Strawberry Park Elementary School is seeking a qualified Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026/27 school year.

• Assist students with classroom activities and adaptations to allow each student to participate in the educational process under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Assist teacher in implementing instructional plans in academics with individual IEP goals under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Follow directions and guidelines from professional teaching staff regarding each student's IEP.
• Observe and record student progress in academic areas.
• Help students with/without IEPs with daily journal, books, and computer activities.
• Read to all students.
• Help plan daily activities.
• Modify written or oral directed activities.
• Assist with self‑help skills (changing shoes, putting on extra clothes, using the bathroom, eating, cleaning up, blowing noses, etc.).
• Assist in planning behavioral objectives.
• Help students with/without IEPs select library books.
• Help all students work on classroom activities.
• Attend informal meetings with resource teacher or classroom teacher regarding specific student needs.
• Communicate with teachers on a daily basis.
• Help with listening activities.
• GO to specials with special needs children.
• Provide multidisciplinary training and carry out of objectives (OT, PT, SP/L, and severe needs).
• Work one‑on‑one with special needs student(s) when necessary.
• Take initiative when modifying or working one‑on‑one.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Supervise Time‑Out.
• Ensure students do not hurt self or others in all situations.
• Observe and chart student behavior.
• Give positive reinforcement and support.
• Manage conflicts between students.
• Help with establishing friendships and relationships.
• Provide close supervision of behavioral problems.
• Ensure class and school rules are followed.
• Help students develop organizational skills.

• Perform clerical work, including IEP paperwork organization and notification of parents regarding meetings.
• Complete daily and/or weekly communication for supervising teachers regarding educational issues/concerns and behavioral needs/concerns.
• Help develop and find materials needed for teaching.
• Help develop and manage learning centers.
• Help with student paperwork.
• Prepare materials for activities.
• Help prepare and clean up snacks and lunch.
• Help students clean up after an activity.
• Help prepare and arrange room for teacher.
• Attend appropriate workshops and in‑services when requested.

• Assist students with health needs.
• Supervise students on arrival or departure, during lunch, recess, etc.
• Assist students with toilet needs when necessary.
• Work with teachers and students to include special education students.
• Help support student behavior.
• Escort and assist students with field trips.
• Plan with classroom teachers and special education teacher.
• Play recess duty and may be asked to ride with students on the bus to and from school.
• Adapt technology to meet student needs.
• Learn and be able to use a variety of adaptive equipment for different student needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, bachelor, associate degree, or minimum 48 hours of coursework at an institution of higher education, or proof of passing formal state assessment meeting ESSA guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to withstand exposure to outdoor elements, including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, and other mountain climatic conditions.
• Adequate mobility to perform tasks such as restraining students, catching running students, and lifting objects.
• Trained in or willing to be trained in techniques for the proper use of physical restraint; willingness to use restraint when appropriate and in accordance with school district policy.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant district contribution towards premiums.
• Sick and personal days.
• Flexible spending account.
• Voluntary retirement savings options (401K, 403B, 457B).
• Term life insurance.
• Professional development reimbursement opportunities.
• District wellness clinic.
• Some benefits may have eligibility requirements.

Steamboat Springs School District is an equal opportunity employer.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion/clearance of a CBI/FBI background check.