2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Integrated Learning Supports (ILS)-Rice Elementar

2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Integrated Learning Supports (ILS)-Rice Elementary School
Poudre School District
Rice Elementary - Wellington, Colorado

Job Details
Job
Starting Date:

Aug 14, 2026

Job Description

Information specific to this position:
This position will be working in the Life Skills Integrated Learning Supports (ILS) classroom at Rice Elementary School. Special Education/Integrated Services.

Pay Range: $20.42-$22.87/hour (min-12% above min), based on qualifications and experience*

Hours/day: 3.25

Work calendar days: 186

Duration of position:
Ongoing

Benefits include: PERA retirement, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

* Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job‑related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants 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.

PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Job Title:

Paraprofessional Integrated Services II
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Job Family:
Classified - Instructional Support
Pay Range: PT17H
Prepared/Revised Date:
August 1, 2026
Job Code: 41625

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.

• 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,…