Paraprofessional-Instructional; High School - Colorado Springs School District

Paraprofessional-Instructional (High School) - Colorado Springs School District 11

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Job : 5513744

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Profile

Position: Educational Support Professional :
Paraprofessional-Instructional(High School)

Department/School: Palmer High School

Reports To: Principal

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 187

Salary Grade: A10

Salary

Schedule:

This position is based on the  ESP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group

B)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why you will love working at Palmer: Palmer High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School where students and staff are part of a community that believes everyone belongs, and where everyone can thrive. Rooted in the IB mission, we develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who learn to understand that people with their differences can also be right.

At Palmer, you’ll collaborate with committed educators, value diverse perspectives, and design innovative, real-world learning experiences in the heart of Colorado Springs!

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

Based mainly in the tutoring center, supporting students with English, Math or Science; primarily freshman students.

Assist Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and/or physical/emotional conditions.

• Works under the direction of a certified teacher to provide instructional support to students
• Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning
• Demonstrates punctuality, good attendance, good attitude
• Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
• Complies with the same ethical codes as all District employees
• Attire should reflect the professional position of the employees
• Assures that all student records of any description and information regarding students and staff are treated as confidential
• Is responsible for the proper use and care of classroom books and office materials
• Supervises students in classroom, playground, lunchroom and other areas
• Assist with toileting, including diapering and personal hygiene care
• Provide all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, copy machines and faxes.
• Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures.
• Knowledge of educational disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities.
• Ability to relate well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow directions and be flexible.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Reports to assigned teacher or supervisor

Work is performed in office, classroom and/or other educational settings.

The work is occasionally heavy with the majority of the day requiring light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and 10 pounds on a frequent basis, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching and fine motor activity, frequently sitting, standing, walking, balancing, reaching at desk and floor level, firm and simple grasping.

The work requires constant seeing, hearing, and talking.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the  school year:

• Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5% on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive…