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Position: 2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Center Based Autism (CBA)-Johnson Elementary School

Job Title and Location

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

Poudre School District, Johnson Elementary - Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details

Job
Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Pay Range: $20.26-$22.69/hr, based on qualifications and experience*
* These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year*
Hours/day: 3.25
Work calendar days: 186
Duration of position:
Ongoing
Benefits include: PERA retirement, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

* Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Job Description

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

Responsible for assisting the general classroom or special education teacher by providing instructional and physical support for students with significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities with access to the general education curriculum. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist both the special education and general education teachers with classroom accommodations, materials, clerical skills, and the monitoring of students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 student and staff safety.

Monitor students in classrooms, hallways, common areas, and during transitions (e.g., lunch, recess, field trips, arrival/dismissal). Enforce safety procedures, provide one‑on‑one supervision when needed, and assist in crisis situations, including physical interventions when required.

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.

Independently accommodate students with significant disabilities, including those with 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…