Special Education Assistant - Student , Heiman Elementary School

Openings as of 7/14/2026

• Position Type: Special Education – Non‑licensed/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location: Heiman Elementary School
• Classification: Non‑Exempt
• Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits;
  Range 18
• Contract Length/Days: 2026‑2027 / 182 days
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance, voluntary life insurance through PERA, 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b). May begin immediately. See Benefits Overview.
• Paid Leave: Various leave options (sick, discretionary, vacation, paid holidays). See Board of Education Policy Manual.
• Reports to: School Principal
• Deadline for application: Until filled
• Required Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on Work Keys exam
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  CPI training (training provided); CPR/First Aid (training provided)

Summary/Objective: Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will 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 academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups with identified significant needs.
• Provide student‑specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and providing support to staff.
• Ability to sit for long periods; manage multiple distractions; maintain visual, auditory, ambulatory acuity.
• Move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs; upper body strength to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Applicant must have knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function. Must be able to provide student‑specific personal care support. Prior experience in school setting or with children with special needs. Strong verbal communication; ability to move quickly; teamwork orientation; positive attitude; upper body strength to lift 50 lbs. Paraprofessional experience preferred. Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change. Regular attendance required.

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Must be able to perform attached physical demands.

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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 is as follows:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone:
Email: jdonahue