Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional

Sleeping Giant School is seeking a FTE Preschool Paraprofessional to provide 1:1 support in the classroom for the 26-27 school year.

SSSD is consistently awarded "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas.

Pay and schedule:
Entry pay range: $26.11 - $30.00 , depending on experience.

• Date Posted:
  9/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Sleeping Giant School PK-8
• Date Available:
  
  10/01/2026

• Instructional Support
  Assist students with classroom activities and adaptations to allow each student to participate in the educational process under supervision of Lead Teacher
  Assist teacher in implementing instructional plans in academics with individual IEP goals under the supervision of Lead Teacher
  Follow directions and guidelines from instructional staff and licensed ECSE teacher regarding each student's IEP
  Observe and record student progress in academic areas
  Modify written or oral directed activities
  Assist with self-help skills (changing shoes, putting on extra clothes, going to the bathroom, eating, cleaning up, blowing noses, etc.
  Assist in planning behavioral objectives
  Attend informal meetings with Lead Teacher re: specific student needs
  Communicate with Lead Teacher on a daily basis
  Provide multi-disciplinary training and carrying out of objectives (OT, PT, SP/L, and Severe Needs)
  Take initiative when modifying or working one-on-one
• Support, implement, and document objectives for Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Behavioral Support
  Supervise Time-Out
  Make certain student does 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
  Make certain class and school rules are followed
• Resource and Teacher Support
  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
• Classroom and Student Support
  Assist students with health needs
  Supervise students on arrival and departure
  Toilet students when necessary
  Adapt technology to fit student's needs
  Learn and be able to use a variety of adaptive equipment for different student needs
  Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Associate’s Degree in ECE or minimum of 15 completed semester credits in ECE at an accredited college or university
• Experience in teaching young children
• Ability to work cooperatively on a team with other professionals
• Adequate mobility to perform the following tasks: restrain students, catching running students, lift moving objects
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform responsibilities as described
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with students, staff, co-workers, administrators and parents
• Proficiency in clerical, secretarial and computer skills
• Ability to maintain…