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

Job summary

Provide instructional and physical support to students with significant needs to ensure their participation in the general education curriculum. Assist with personal care, behavior management, and the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Job details

### **Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on March 18, 2026. Connecting CO automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: **[**https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5569187**](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5569187){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}** ** ### ** ** ### **Please apply directly on our job board via the external link provided. Applications submitted through Connecting CO will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: **[**https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5569187**](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5569187){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}** ** **Information specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services** Pay Range: $20.26-$22.69/hr based on qualifications and experience*** These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year* ** ** ** **Hours/day: 7.5** ** ** **Work calendar days: 186** ** ** **Duration of position: Ongoing** ** ** **Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections. ** **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. **JOB TASKS: ** 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. Participate in problem-solving meetings and adjust support based on student needs. Assist students in developing self-regulation, social interaction, and daily living skills. Encourage selfadvocacy and facilitate structured learning opportunities to promote independence. Attend specialized training, including de-escalation techniques (e.g., CPI), behavior management, and medical delegation training. Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance job skills. Adjust quickly to student needs and situations, managing unpredictable behavior escalations, and responding to safety concerns. Work with students across multiple settings, including general education, special education, and community-based instruction. May cover schedules for paras pulled away for an urgent student situation. Support school-wide safety protocols, participate in emergency response situations, and take on other responsibilities as required to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: ** High school diploma or equivalent One year of related experience Experience working with special needs students preferred Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable Criminal background check required for hire Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire) Questions regarding this posting can be directed to **[**talent@psdschools.org**](mailto:talent@psdschools.org){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

What you’ll do

Provide instructional and physical support to students with significant needs to ensure their participation in the general education curriculum. Assist with personal care, behavior management, and the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and one year of related experience, preferably working with special needs students. Must pass a criminal background check and obtain CPI certification within three months of hire.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • PERA Retirement • Paid Time Off • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability

Listed skills

• Escalations · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Feeding · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Instructional Support
• Behavior Intervention
• Crisis De-escalation
• Personal Care Assistance
• Assistive Technology
• Augmentative Communication
• IEP Documentation
• Student Monitoring
• Medical Delegation
• Data Collection
• Classroom Management
• Social Skills Training

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare