Paraprofessional Trainer & Support Coach; Behavior Support-Integrated Services Department Job Fort Collins area,Colorado USA,Education /

2026-27 Paraprofessional Trainer & Support Coach (Behavior Support)-Integrated Services Department
Poudre School District
Integrated Services - Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Details

Job
Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026

Information Specific to This Position

Pay Range: $25.74-$28.83/hour, based on qualifications and experience*
Hours per day: 8
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, as well as other optional benefit elections.

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 Trainer & Support Coach (Behavior Support)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Family:
Instructional Support Pay Range: PT27H

Prepared/Revised Date:
May 27, 2025

Job Code: 41655

SUMMARY

Responsible for serving as a resource to Integrated Services (IS) paraprofessionals working with students with behavior support needs by providing guidance and strategies that lead to student and staff success in all Integrated Services programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction from Behavioral Coaches, Assistant Directors, and/or Case Managers, provide demonstration and guidance to IS paraprofessionals through modeling and/or shadowing of interventions. Provide feedback to IS paraprofessionals on implementation of strategies and interventions such as supporting inclusive practices in the general education environment, implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, monitoring and enforcing acceptable social skills, implementing daily and long-range lessons and activities to meet Individual Education Plans (IEP), behavior plans, and/or health care plans.

Assist with implementing specialized occupational therapy and physical therapy programs and activities.

Provide feedback to IS paraprofessionals on their implementation of daily living supports such as assisting students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness, transitions, restrooms, lunchrooms, etc., including for those assisting students with fostering independence with personal health and hygiene. Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or assistive technology devices and adapt classroom materials for use by a student with a hearing or vision disability as needed.

Engage in activities that promote communication and understanding between the case managers and IS paraprofessionals. Coach and mentor current IS paraprofessionals who may need additional support related to student needs and case manager partnership.

Promote a positive climate within the team and school by responding to questions and concerns promptly.

Coordinate and access available resources to assist IS paraprofessionals in improving the delivery of instructional, behavioral, and health service support to students, including updating resources to the IS website.

Travel between multiple sites daily to support where needed.

Support orientation and onboarding of new IS paraprofessionals and other classified staff.

Provide modeling, strategies, and feedback to the school based IS paraprofessionals in assisting teacher in preparing materials, documenting Medicaid billing, and maintaining data collection systems.

Assist with developing, planning, and facilitating professional development for classified staff working collaboratively with the Departments of Student Services, Integrated Services, Teaching and…