26 - Substitute Paraprofessional

26 - Substitute Paraprofessional

Pueblo School District 60 Pueblo City Schools - Pueblo, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job : 5865579
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 1:00 PM (UTC)

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title: Substitute Paraprofessional
Work Year: As Needed
Department: Substitute Services
Reports To: School Principal/ Substitute Coordinator
Salary Range: $17 / Hour
Benefits: None
Status: FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Note: Substitute employees are employed on an as needed, on-call, day-to-day basis and are not guaranteed work on a regular basis. There are no benefits associated with substitute employment.

The primary responsibility of the Substitute Paraprofessional is to perform related duties of a paraprofessional to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to various district sites as required
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

• Associates Degree preferred
• Verified First Aid training and recertification card
• Verified CPR training and recertification card
• Previous school district experience preferred

• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards children with special needs

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.

That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description…