Paraeducator : SPED; Mann MS Colorado Springs School District

Para educator I: SPED (Mann MS) Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 (Co) Mann Middle School - Colorado Springs, Colorado

This job is also posted in Colorado Springs School District 11.

Job : 5840099

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: July 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: August 5, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.75 to $21.20 per hour

Para educator I:
Special Education
- Mild/Moderate Needs (PreK-12)

• Position: Educational Support Professional:
  Para educator I - SPED
• Department/School: Mann Middle School
• Reports To: Principal
• FTE: 0.88 (7 hours per day)
• Days/Year: 184
• Salary Grade: A10
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
   Education Support Professional (ESP) Salary Schedule - School Based Positions (Group
  
  B)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This position provides instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop academic, communication, and functional skills. The role implements accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), while monitoring, documenting, and reporting student progress and behavior in compliance with established requirements, including Medicaid documentation as applicable.

The position supports classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments and attendance, and completing clerical and organizational tasks related to student services. It promotes a structured, positive learning environment by reinforcing behavior plans, supporting social-emotional development, and assisting students with daily routines, transitions, and independence.

This role requires strong collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail, as it involves supervising and supporting students across multiple settings and responding to diverse academic and behavioral needs throughout the school day.

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop academic, communication, and functional skills.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor, document, and report student progress and behavior; maintain accurate records aligned with IEP goals and compliance requirements, including Medicaid documentation as applicable.
• Support classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, recording attendance, and completing required paperwork related to student services.
• Assist students with classroom activities and daily routines, including support for independence, transitions, and functional skill development.
• Promote a positive, structured learning environment by reinforcing behavior plans, social-emotional skills, and appropriate student behavior.
• Supervise and support students across settings, including classroom, playground, lunchroom, field trips, and other school activities, with attention to individual needs.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks, including data entry, filing, copying, laminating, inventory management, and ordering supplies.
• Assist with classroom logistics and events, including transitions, drills, and specialized programming needs.
• Utilize standard office and classroom technology to support instructional, behavioral, and documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Instructional and…