Middle School Specialized Paraprofessional

Full Time

$19-29/hour

Flagstaff Academy seeks a Specialized Program Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The position requires support and services to students who have a significant disability, medical needs, and/or many coordinated services. Services could require health related training, data collection, and direct physical support to students in addition to instructional support.

We seek a talented educator who can support students while being inspired by our mission: “to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.” The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences working with students having a variety of disabilities.

• AA degree or have passed State Approved Assessment
• At least one year of experience working with students in a school setting, with preferred experience in working with children with various learning and physical disabilities
• Experience with math and literacy instruction
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively
• A willingness to work closely with families
• Ability to form positive relationships with adolescents
• Expertise integrating technology effectively
• The ability to use good judgment in problem solving and decision making

• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities individually or in small groups
• Support students in the general education classroom and resource classroom
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position
• Use progress monitoring tools to track student progress
• Assist with the supervision of students during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, or field trips
• Assist with supervision of daily routines and schedules
• Provide information and assistance to a substitute teacher should one be assigned
• Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth
• Participate in staff meetings and department meetings as required by the supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Located in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four year olds.

Since its founding in 2005, Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmont’s premier science and technology school. As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District.

The Mission of Flagstaff Academy is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential
• Provide opportunities for scientific and technological exploration
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity
• Welcome an academically diverse student population
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world

This position is expected to pay within the…