Special Education Paraprofessional Long Term Substitute

Special Education Paraprofessional Long Term Substitute

• Date Posted: 1/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Steamboat Springs High School
• Date Available:
  
  02/02/2026

Steamboat Springs High School is seeking a qualified Special Education Paraprofessional Long Term Substitute for the remainder of the 2025/26 school year.

SSSD is consistently awarded "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Department of Education and ranked as a top school district in the state. Our schools offer curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college and the workplace. SSSD's talented team prepares Steamboat's students to succeed in an ever-changing world, and be able to apply essential academic skills and knowledge in various content areas.

$26.11 - $29.59, depending on experience. Based on a maximum of 9 years' experience.

Generally, Mon-Friday work days. This is a temporary position scheduled to end June 2, 2026.

• Assist students with classroom activities and adaptations to allow each student to participate in the educational process under supervision of licensed teacher
• Assist teacher in implementing instructional plans in academics with individual IEP goals under the supervision of licensed teacher
• Follow directions and guidelines from professional teaching staff regarding each student's IEP
• Observe and record student progress in academic areas
• Help students with/without IEPS with daily journal, books, and computer activities
• Read to all students
• Help plan daily activities
• Modify written or oral directed activities
• Assist with self-help skills (changing shoes, putting on extra clothes, going to the bathroom, eating, cleaning up, blowing noses, etc.
• Assist in planning behavioral objectives
• Help students with/without IEPS select library books
• Help all students work on classroom activities
• Attend informal meetings with resource teacher or classroom teacher re: specific student needs
• Communicate with teachers on a daily basis
• Help with listening activities
• Go to specials with Special Needs Children
• Provide multi-disciplinary training and carrying out of objectives (OT, PT, SP/L, and Severe Needs)
• Work one-on-one with Special Needs Student(s) when necessary
• Take initiative when modifying or working one-on-one
• Maintain confidentiality

• Supervise Time-Out
• Make certain student does not hurt self or others in all situations
• Observe and chart student behavior
• Give positive reinforcement and support
• Manage conflicts between students
• Help with establishing friendships and relationships
• Provide close supervision of behavioral problems
• Make certain class and school rules are followed
• Help students develop organizational skills

• Perform clerical work, including IEP paperwork organization, and notification of parents regarding meetings
• Complete daily and/or weekly communication for supervising teachers regarding educational issues/concerns and behavioral needs/concerns
• Help develop and find materials needed for teaching
• Help develop and manage learning centers
• Help with student paperwork
• Prepare materials for activities
• Help prepare and clean up snacks and lunch
• Help students clean up after an activity
• Help prepare and arrange room for teacher
• Attend appropriate workshops and in-services when requested

• Assist students with health needs
• Supervise students on arrival or departure, during lunch, recess, etc.
• Toilet students when necessary
• Work with teachers and students to include special education students
• Help support student behavior
• Escort and assist students with field trips
• Plan with classroom teachers and Special Education teacher
• Recess duty and may be ask to ride with students on the bus to and from school
• Adapt technology to fit student's needs
• Learn and be able to use a variety of adaptive equipment for different student needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School diploma, Bachelors, Associates degree, or min 48 hrs course work at institution of higher education, or proof of passing formal state assessment meeting ESSA guidelines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the outdoor elements including extreme cold, extreme hot, rain, snow, and other mountain climatic conditions
• Adequate mobility to perform the following tasks: restrain students, catch running students, and lift moving objects
• Trained in or willing to be trained in techniques for the proper use of physical restraint;
  Willingness to use physical restraint when appropriate and in accordance with school district policy.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with significant district contribution towards premiums.
• Sick and Personal Days
• District Wellness Clinic
• *** some benefits may have eligibility requirements**

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