Special Education Assistant — Support & Growth

Special Education Assistant (2 Positions) – Northridge High School

Position Type: Special Education – Non‑licensed / Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 6/26/2026

Location: Northridge High School

Closing Date: Until filled

Classification: Non‑Exempt

Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits (Range 19). Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley‑Evans School District 6 re‑hires, up to $31.87 per hour plus benefits.

Contract Length/Days: 2026‑2027 / 182 days

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Additional programs include employee assistance, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and effective upon hire. See our Benefits Overview for details.

Paid Leave: Sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays, as detailed in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: School Principal

Education / Experience

• Required:
  
  AA degree or 48 semester hours or passing scores on Work Keys exam
• Preferred: CPI training (provided), CPR/First Aid training (provided)

Job Description

Summary / Objective: Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible members of society. Facilitate learning and guide students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. Responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups with identified significant needs.
• Provide student‑specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and provide support to staff.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, manage numerous distractions, and maintain visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Additional Qualifications: Knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position; experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs; strong verbal communication; desire to work in a team setting; positive attitude; upper body strength; paraprofessional experience preferred; bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Other Duties: Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the attached physical demands.

Travel: None

Contact Information: For questions, contact the Human Resource Office at 970‑348‑6073.
Note: Please note 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.

EEO/AAP Statement

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.

Compliance Information

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The responsible employee identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970‑348‑6104
Email: jdonahue

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley‑Evans School District 6.