SED Special Education Paraprofessional

Start Date

August 6th 2026‑2027 School Year

Full‑time, follow the School year calendar

McKinley Elementary School

Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. $17.51‑$18.56 per hour. This position will also receive a $2,000 stipend as a center‑based position spread throughout the year. Stipend is dependent upon start and end dates of the position.

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives.

Operates under general guidelines provided by a supervising teacher under the direction of the site administrator(s) and provides instructional, supervisory general, and/or special educational assistance to students and teachers. For Special Education implements specialized programming and/or instructional support both in and outside of the general education classroom, supervised by the special education teacher for the purpose of student growth.

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.

Proficiency on a district‑administered assessment or possession of an AA preference degree or equivalency of two years of undergraduate college classes may be required, unless working in Title I. If working in Title 1, these qualifications are required.

Effective Communication and Social Skills.

Valid Colorado Driver's License, CDE Substitute License when necessary.

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust and work ethic to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs)
• Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data
• Maintain good security practices with passwords and accounts for the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

• Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
• Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
• Be knowledgeable about the job.
• Always strive to stay on task and produce high‑quality work.
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, implement schedules and routines, communicate with parents, work 1‑to‑1, in small groups or full classroom settings, with students, support school‑wide and classroom management plans.
• Meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Must be Mandt trained or be willing to be trained as necessitated by the District.
• May include inside or outside supervision of students, at times during inclement weather.
• May be required to obtain a substitute license to support in subbing for certified teachers when needed.
• May be required to transport students in district vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality with special education student information.
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as directed by the teacher and/or special education teacher per the student(s) Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Work with students in a one‑on‑one or small group environment to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher…