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2026-27 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education-Werner Elementary School

Poudre School District

WERNER ELEMENTARY - FORT COLLINS, Colorado

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026

Information specific to this position:
Special Education/Integrated Services

Pay Range: $20.02-$22.42 (min–12% above min)/hour, based on qualifications and experience*

Hours/day: 3.75

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.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, 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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Paraprofessional Early Childhood Integrated Services
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Family:
Classified - Instructional Support
Pay Range: PT15H
Prepared/Revised Date:
August 1, 2026
Job Code: 41603

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting Early Childhood students by providing instruction and physical support for students with mild to significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting materials for a varying range of individual students’ needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups. Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior. Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom environment which may include AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) devices.

Provide conditions for a positive, caring, safe, and patient learning environment. Assist with implementing specialized services for students as outlined on IEPs.

Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Support transitions to and from bus stops, to the bathroom, and movement within the building. Assist students with personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and diapering. Lift, transfer or push students in wheelchairs. Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and adapt classroom materials for use by students.

Support the classroom teacher in the assessment data collection of the strengths and needs of children three times a year and informally through the development of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis.

Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork.

Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to the student’s circumstances. Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior.

Work with children one-on-one, in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence.

Support the teacher in…