Special Education Assistant; Intensive Autism), Shawsheen Elementary School

Position Title

Special Education Assistant (Intensive Autism) – Shawsheen Elementary School  School Year)

Shawsheen Elementary School

Date Posted:
May 4, 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Non-Exempt

/ 182 days

$19.88 per hour plus benefits (Range 18).

Additional salary credit for internal transfers and recent rehires may be given up to $31.87 per hour plus benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.

The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire date.

To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays.

More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

• Responsible to support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
• Provide student specific personal care and support.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily classroom activities, assisting in data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and providing to the staff.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time; numerous distractions; visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Education/Experience –

Required:

AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on Work Keys exam.

Preferred: CPI training (training provided). CPR/First Aid (training provided).

Additional Qualifications:

Applicant must have the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position. Applicant must be able to provide student specific personal care support to students. Previous experience working in school setting or with children with special needs. Strong verbal communication skills, ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs, desire to work in team setting, positive attitude, upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

required. Paraprofessional experience preferred. Bilingual skills preferred, but not required.

Employees in this position must be able to perform the attached physical demands.

None.

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.