Special Education Assistant, Martinez Elementary School

Position Information

Job Title: Special Education Assistant

School: Martinez Elementary School

Classification: Non‑Exempt

Salary: $20.51 per hour plus benefits

Contract: 2026‑2027 (182 days)

Location: Martinez Elementary School, Greeley, CO

Reports To: School Principal

Provide an enriched atmosphere where students learn subject matter and skills that 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.

• 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.
• Assist with daily classroom activities, data collection, sanitizing equipment and materials, and support staff as needed.
• Maintain the ability to sit for long periods, manage numerous distractions, and possess visual, auditory, and ambulatory acuity.
• Move quickly between positions in response to student needs and lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

• AA degree or 48 semester hours, or passing scores on the Work Keys exam.
• Preferred: CPI training (training provided), CPR/First Aid training (training provided).
• Experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork orientation.
• Upper body strength sufficient to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Paraprofessional experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program; voluntary life insurance through PERA; 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans available immediately upon hire. Paid leave includes sick, discretionary, vacation, and holidays.

Regular attendance required. Physical demands include the ability to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. Travel:
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.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator is James Donahue.

Human Resource Office: 970‑348‑6073

Address: 1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

Email: jdonahue