2026-27 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education-Eyestone Elementary School
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About the role
Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 31, 2026. Connecting Colorado 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=5848270{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
Information specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services
Pay Range: $20.02-$22.42 (min--12% above min)/hour, based on qualifications and experience***
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, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
**SUMMARY: **
Responsible for assisting Early Childhood students by providing instruction and physical support for students with mild to significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.
**JOB TASKS: **
Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting materials for a varying range of individual students' needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups. Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior. Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom environment which may include AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) devices. Provide conditions for a positive, caring, safe, and patient learning environment. Assist with implementing specialized services for students as outlined on IEPs. Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Support transitions to and from bus stops, to the bathroom, and movement within the building. Assist students with personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and diapering. Lift, transfer or push students in wheelchairs. Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and adapt classroom materials for use by students. Support the classroom teacher in the assessment data collection of the strengths and needs of children three times a year and informally through the development of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis. Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork. Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to the student's circumstances. Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior. Work with children one-on-one, in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence. Support the teacher in communicating the child's daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child, if requested by the teacher. Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and meetings that are required for special education paraprofessionals and childcare licensing certifications. Perform other duties as assigned.
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: **
Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum of Level II in the Professional Development Informatio System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines One year of related experience Experience working with students in a school setting preferred Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable Criminal background check required for hire Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire Questions regarding this posting can be directed to** talent@psdschools.org{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
About Poudre School District
Poudre School District is the 8th largest school district in Colorado including 55 schools serving ~30,000 students with 5,000 staff under one collective mission: to educate… every child, every day. We exist to support and inspire every child to think, to learn, to care, and to graduate prepared to be successful in a changing world.
Our District proudly supports 1,856 square miles in northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Laporte, Timnath, Wellington, Red Feather, Livermore, Stove Prairie, and parts of Loveland and Windsor. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, Fort Collins is located 5,000 feet above sea level and has a moderate climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine and 14.5 inches of precipitation a year. Fort Collins is recognized as the #1 best place to live nation-wide (Livability) and the #1 place in Colorado to raise a family (Business Week).
PSD is proud to be a top-performing district, recognized at the state and national level for student, staff and overall district excellence. Our students are selected as Boettcher, Daniels Fund, National Merit, National Hispanic, and Presidential Scholars. They are state champions in areas such as science, history, ocean and knowledge bowls, as well as in speech, debate, theatre and music. Our student athletes have become state champions in cross country, track and field, tennis, wrestling, swimming, baseball and gymnastics. Each of our schools has been recognized by the state for either student growth on standardized tests or performance and achievement.
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2026-27 Paraprofessional Early Childhood Special Education-Eyestone Elementary School
Top Benefits
About the role
Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 31, 2026. Connecting Colorado 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=5848270{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
Information specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services
Pay Range: $20.02-$22.42 (min--12% above min)/hour, based on qualifications and experience***
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, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
**SUMMARY: **
Responsible for assisting Early Childhood students by providing instruction and physical support for students with mild to significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students.
**JOB TASKS: **
Assist the classroom teacher in individualizing the instruction for children by adapting materials for a varying range of individual students' needs and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups. Assist in the planning and implementation of the classroom procedures and routines and monitor and reinforce acceptable social and physical behavior. Support students with accessing the general education curriculum, and/or providing modifications to the classroom environment which may include AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) devices. Provide conditions for a positive, caring, safe, and patient learning environment. Assist with implementing specialized services for students as outlined on IEPs. Assist students with personal care, social skills, or self-awareness skills. Support transitions to and from bus stops, to the bathroom, and movement within the building. Assist students with personal health, hygiene and meals or feedings. May include spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and diapering. Lift, transfer or push students in wheelchairs. Use alternative language techniques such as sign language or voice activated computer systems and adapt classroom materials for use by students. Support the classroom teacher in the assessment data collection of the strengths and needs of children three times a year and informally through the development of anecdotes, portfolios, and the use of classroom assessments on an ongoing basis. Support the classroom teacher in maintaining required student records, school, and program paperwork. Select and use behavioral techniques and methods appropriate to the student's circumstances. Utilize a positive behavior model in monitoring behavior. Work with children one-on-one, in small group, large group, circle, and outdoor time. Provide opportunities for students to assume responsibility and develop independence. Support the teacher in communicating the child's daily progress with parents or other staff who work with the child, if requested by the teacher. Participate in Integrated Services and Early Childhood professional growth opportunities, and meetings that are required for special education paraprofessionals and childcare licensing certifications. Perform other duties as assigned.
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: **
Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum of Level II in the Professional Development Informatio System (PDIS) of Colorado Shines One year of related experience Experience working with students in a school setting preferred Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable Criminal background check required for hire Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire PSD Blood Borne Pathogens course completed within 30 days of hire PSD Medication Administration course completed within 30 days of hire Valid Early Childhood medical statement completed within 30 days of hire Current immunizations statement completed within 30 days of hire Questions regarding this posting can be directed to** talent@psdschools.org{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
About Poudre School District
Poudre School District is the 8th largest school district in Colorado including 55 schools serving ~30,000 students with 5,000 staff under one collective mission: to educate… every child, every day. We exist to support and inspire every child to think, to learn, to care, and to graduate prepared to be successful in a changing world.
Our District proudly supports 1,856 square miles in northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Laporte, Timnath, Wellington, Red Feather, Livermore, Stove Prairie, and parts of Loveland and Windsor. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, Fort Collins is located 5,000 feet above sea level and has a moderate climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine and 14.5 inches of precipitation a year. Fort Collins is recognized as the #1 best place to live nation-wide (Livability) and the #1 place in Colorado to raise a family (Business Week).
PSD is proud to be a top-performing district, recognized at the state and national level for student, staff and overall district excellence. Our students are selected as Boettcher, Daniels Fund, National Merit, National Hispanic, and Presidential Scholars. They are state champions in areas such as science, history, ocean and knowledge bowls, as well as in speech, debate, theatre and music. Our student athletes have become state champions in cross country, track and field, tennis, wrestling, swimming, baseball and gymnastics. Each of our schools has been recognized by the state for either student growth on standardized tests or performance and achievement.