Paraprofessional - Special Education

Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1)

• Date Posted: 10/15/2025
• Location:
  
  GRAND VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  
  10/17/2025

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Special Education (1:1)
Job Family: Classified
Department: Grand Valley Middle School
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Paraprofessional Salary

Schedule:

$16.00 - $28.00 per hour
Reports to: Building Principal
Job  #: 1468

Special Education paraprofessionals assists a student with significant special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). A 1:1 paraprofessional will work directly with the special education teacher and a single student within the severe needs classroom. This may involve medical, behavioral and learning support.

• Assisting a student with significant special needs in achieving academic success
• Working with a student with significant special needs who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
• Personal care
  • Social integration
  • Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
• Any other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 year associate's degree or 2 years of verifiable college course work (48 semester hours) OR the ability to successfully pass the Work Keys proficiency test
• Licensed as registered Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Colorado Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications - or ability to certify
• Ability to become CPI Restraint Trained
• Preference given to individuals who have taken classes in education and/or successfully demonstrated their ability to work with young children
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.