Special Education Assistant; Intensive Autism), Shawsheen Elementary School

Special Education Assistant (Intensive Autism) – Shawsheen Elementary School

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: July 6, 2026

Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits (range $19). Additional salary credit up to $32.85 per hour may be available for internal transfers and recent rehires.

Contract Length: 182 days (2026‑2027)

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance; employee assistance program; voluntary life insurance through PERA; 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) plans. All available immediately upon hire.

Paid Leave: Sick, discretionary, vacation, and holidays available per board policy.

Reports to: School Principal

Deadline for application: Until filled

Education / Experience

Required: Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours or passing Work Keys exam scores.

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

Summary/Objective: Provide an enriched atmosphere for students to learn and develop intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Facilitate learning and guide students toward achieving their potential. Responsible to the school principal and department director.

• Support academic programming and progress of individual students and small groups with significant needs.
• Provide student‑specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, equipment sanitization, and support staff.
• Maintain the ability to sit for long periods and respond quickly to student needs.
• Demonstrate upper body strength to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Applicant must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s functions. Appropriate experience in a school setting or with children with special needs is required. Strong verbal communication, teamwork, positive attitude, and physical strength are essential. Paraprofessional experience is preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Regular attendance is required.

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Ability to sit, stand, move, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the workday.

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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 identifies, solicits, and considers applicants from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals to enrich educational experiences.