SY Paraprofessional-SPED; Elementary - Colorado Springs School District

25/26 SY Paraprofessional‑SPED (Elementary) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 (co) Madison Elementary School - Colorado Springs, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job : 5568356

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Profile

Position: Educational Support Professional :
Paraprofessional‑SPED (Elementary)

Department/School: Madison Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

FTE: 0.88

Days/Year: 184

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.

You will LOVE working at Madison Elementary School! We believe that every student can love learning and every teacher can love teaching, every day. We believe that a true love for learning blossoms when students feel connected, challenged, and cherished as they are empowered to take ownership of their educational journey. We would love to have you come and join the Madison Family!

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• 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 direction, be flexible and adapt as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to assigned teacher or supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  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 the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

Base Salary Setting: Employment, assignment and salary placement, is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is requested to demonstrate job title, job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary…