School Based Behavioral Support Paraeducator

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well‑being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.

Location: US:

CO:

LAFAYETTE

School: Angevine Middle

Position Title: School Based Behavioral Support Para educator

Position

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

Position Type: Paraeducators

FTE: 0.875 - 35 hours per week
- Temporary through 5/21/2027

Work Schedule: 9 Month
- Hourly

Pay Range: $23.23 - $30.01

Closing Date: June 21, 2026

The School‑Based Behavior Support Para educator provides school‑wide support to students with Tier 1+ and Tier 2 behavioral, social‑emotional, and engagement needs across general educational settings in grades 6–8. This role supports the development of positive classroom and school environments through relationship‑building, restorative practices, student check‑in/check‑out systems, classroom reintegration support, and targeted behavioral interventions. The para educator collaborates with teachers, counselors, administrators and support staff to monitor student progress, implement intervention plans, collect and document behavioral data, and provide proactive support that promotes student belonging, accountability, and success.

The position also assists in crisis response and de‑escalation in accordance with established school and district protocols while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and district expectations.

• Provide school‑wide behavioral, social‑emotional and engagement support to students in the general education setting by implementing intervention plans, collecting and documenting student data, and providing proactive support to promote student belonging and engagement in the classroom; assist in crisis situations in accordance with established school and district protocols, laws and evidence‑based practices under the direction of assigned staff.
• Provide direct student support in building the skills and strategies to successfully follow individualized plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administration and support staff on implementation, progress monitoring and refinement of individual student plans.
• Consult and collaborate with administration and support staff to address student barriers to learning using strengths‑based approaches that respect student autonomy, communication and needs.
• Ongoing collection of student progress monitoring data to inform student progress on specified goals over time.
• Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
• Participate in student support meetings to support implementation of student plans and maintain behavioral, de‑escalation and restorative justice skill specialty.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR and First Aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
• Support eloping students by keeping them within 3–5 feet to ensure the student remains safe. Must be physically able to run with students to keep them safe in close proximity.
• When requested, provide input and/or participate in parent meetings to address student progress and need to successfully be engaged in the general education classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience working with students with behavioral needs.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.
• Must be able to run or jog when needed for student safety.
• Experience working with children.

Preferred:

• Candidates with current or previous experience as Registered Behavior Technician,…