Paraprofessional II Special Education-Center- Autism; CBA-Zach Elementary School

Job Details

2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Center-Based Autism (CBA) – Zach Elementary School

Poudre School District, Zach Elementary – Fort Collins, Colorado

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026

Pay Range: $20.26-$22.69 per hour, based on qualifications and experience*

* These rates are based on the 2025‑26 school year and will be updated when approved for the 2026‑27 school year.

Hours per day: 6.5

Work calendar days: 186

Duration of position:
Ongoing

Benefits include: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long‑term disability, access to an employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefits.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status in accordance with applicable law.

Job Title:

Paraprofessional Integrated Services II
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Job Family:
Classified – Instructional Support
Pay Range: PT17H
Prepared/Revised Date:
August 1, 2025
Job Code: 41625

SUMMARY: Provide instructional and physical support to students with significant support needs, enabling full participation in the general education curriculum. Assist with personal care, social skills, classroom accommodations, and monitoring of students.

• Assist the general classroom or special education teacher by implementing instruction, reteaching concepts, and reinforcing learning skills for students with significant support needs. Adapt instructional materials to meet individual learning goals.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies, de‑escalate crises, and support students in managing emotional dysregulation. Respond to aggressive behaviors, self‑harm risks, and other escalations with appropriate interventions to ensure safety.
• Monitor students in classrooms, hallways, common areas, and during transitions such as lunch, recess, field trips, and arrival/dismissal. Enforce safety procedures, provide one‑on‑one supervision when needed, and assist in crisis situations.
• Provide hands‑on support with hygiene, toileting, feeding (including spoon and tube feeding), catheterization, lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance. Follow individualized health care plans and collaborate with nursing staff for medical needs.
• Accommodate students with significant disabilities, including communication, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Use assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, and alternative language techniques as needed.
• Maintain detailed records on student behavior, interventions, and academic progress. Collect and input Medicaid and other required data, track individualized student goals, and assist with documentation for IEP meetings.
• Work closely with teachers, mental health providers, case managers, and other staff to implement behavior intervention plans, IEP goals, and crisis response strategies. Participate in problem‑solving meetings and adjust support based on student needs.
• Assist students in developing self‑regulation, social interaction, and daily living skills. Encourage self‑advocacy and facilitate structured learning opportunities to promote independence.
• Attend specialized training, including de‑escalation techniques (e.g., CPI), behavior management, and medical delegation training. Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Adjust quickly to student needs and situations, managing unpredictable behavior escalations, and responding to safety concerns. Work with students across multiple settings, including general education, special education, and community‑based instruction. May cover schedules for paras pulled away for an urgent student…