Paraprofessional II Special Education-Wellington Middle/High School Job Wellington area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Wellington Middle/High School

Overview

Paraprofessional II, Special Education – Wellington Middle/High School, Poudre School District, Wellington, Colorado.

Job Details

Job
Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Information

Position duration:
Ongoing
Hours per day: 7.5
Work calendar days: 186
Pay range: $20.26–$22.69 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

Benefits

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to an employee walk-in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

Important Notice

* Pay ranges listed above are for employees newly hired to PSD; existing employees should refer to the applicable salary schedule. PSD uses a salary placement process rather than a negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and reflects the company’s good faith estimate of compensation and benefits for this position.

Salaries are determined by Human Resources based on qualifications related to the job description; listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Equal Opportunity

Poudre School District is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive work environments. Employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Job Description

Job Title:

Paraprofessional Integrated Services II
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Family:
Classified - Instructional Support
Pay Range: PT17H
Prepared/Revised Date:
August 1, 2025
Job Code: 41625

Summary

Responsible for assisting the general classroom or special education teacher by providing instructional and physical support for students with significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities with access to the general education curriculum. Assist students with personal care, social skills, and/or self-awareness. Assist both the special education and general education teachers with classroom accommodations, materials, clerical skills, and the monitoring of students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the general classroom or special education teacher by implementing instruction, reteaching concepts, and reinforcing learning skills for students with significant support needs. Adapt instructional materials to meet individual learning goals.

Implement behavior intervention strategies, de-escalate crises, and support students in managing emotional dysregulation. Respond to aggressive behaviors, self-harm risks, and other escalations with appropriate interventions to ensure student and staff safety.

Monitor students in classrooms, hallways, common areas, and during transitions (e.g., lunch, recess, field trips, arrival/dismissal). Enforce safety procedures, provide one-on-one supervision when needed, and assist in crisis situations, including physical interventions when required.

Provide hands-on support with hygiene, toileting, feeding (including spoon and tube feeding), catheterization, lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance. Follow individualized health care plans and collaborate with nursing staff for medical needs.

Independently accommodate students with significant disabilities, including those with communication, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Use assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, and alternative language techniques as needed.

Maintain detailed records on student behavior, interventions, and academic progress. Collect and input Medicaid and other required data, track individualized student goals, and assist with documentation for IEP meetings.

Work closely with teachers, mental health providers, case managers, and other staff to implement behavior intervention plans, IEP goals, and crisis response strategies.…

Paraprofessional II Special Education-Wellington Middle​/High School

Paraprofessional II Special Education-Wellington Middle/High School