Special Education Assistant - Student , Heiman Elementary School

Special Education Assistant
- Student Specific, Heiman Elementary School ()

• Position Type:
  Special Education
  - Non-licensed/ Special Education Assistant
• Classified: Non-Exempt
• Contract Length/Days: /182 days)
• Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits;
  Range 18. Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent rehires up to $31.87 per hour plus benefits.
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance, 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans available immediately.
• Paid Leave: sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays per policy manual.
• Reports to:
  
  School Principal
• Location:
  
  Heiman Elementary School
• Job
• Date Posted:
  July 1, 2026
• Deadline for application:
  Until filled

• Required:
  
  AA degree or 48 semester hours, or passing scores on Work Keys exam
• Preferred: CPI training (training provided), CPR/First Aid (training provided)

Summary/Objective:
Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned.

• Support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
• Provide student-specific personal care and support.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Prior experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs.
• Strong verbal communication skills, ability to move quickly in response to student needs, desire to work in a team setting, positive attitude.
• Upper body strength to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Paraprofessional experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred, but not required.

Miscellaneous duties may change at any time without notice. Regular attendance required.

None.

The position requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs., sit for long periods, and maintain visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity.

None.

For questions contact Human Resource Office at .

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer, 1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, Phone: , Email: jdonahue