2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Secondary-Autism,Behavior Support,or Significan Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA

Position: 2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Secondary-Autism, Behavior Support, or Significan[...]

Paraprofessional II Special Education-Secondary-Autism, Behavior Support, or Significant Needs

All School Locations – Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026

Duration:
Ongoing (186 calendar days, positions 3-8 hours/day)

Job Description

PSD is hosting a Paraprofessional Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, where registered applicants can connect with hiring teams from participating schools and go to on‑the‑spot interviews. Please sign up for this hiring event on Indeed and submit your application to be considered.

Pay Range: $20.42–$22.87 per hour (minimum is 12% above the state minimum). The range is for newly hired employees; existing employees should refer to the appropriate salary schedule.

Benefits:

For positions with at least 5.60 hours per day: health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefits.
For positions with less than 5.60 hours per day: PERA retirement, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefits.

Overview

Responsible for assisting general classroom or special education teachers by providing instructional and physical support for students with significant support needs to fully participate in the general education curriculum. Assist students with personal care, social skills, self‑awareness, classroom accommodations, material preparation, and student monitoring.

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; 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 (spoon and tube), 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 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 urgent student situations.

Support school‑wide safety protocols, participate in emergency response situations, and take on other responsibilities as required to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Education and Experience

High school diploma…