Paraprofessional - Special Education

Paraprofessional - Special Education 1:1 (). Classified full‑time position at Grand Valley High School. FLSA status:
Non‑Exempt. Employment term: 10‑Month. Salary range: $18.00‑$30.00 per hour plus district benefit package.

Reports to:

Building Principal.

Date posted: 12/9/2025.

Date available:

Immediately.

Location:

GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL.

The special education paraprofessional supports students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and teachers in delivering instruction and collecting data for tasks and assessments. The role supervises and monitors students in small‑group settings and during transitional activities. The paraprofessional works directly with one student to provide physical, behavioral, and academic support based on the IEP.

• Performs duties under the direction of the special education teacher and team
• Supports instructional tasks with individual and small groups in both special education and general education classrooms
• Supervises students with IEPs in various settings and locations
• Provides reinforcement for academic and behavioral skills
• Assists in collecting data on students’ progress
• Supports developmentally appropriate life‑skills activities
• Assists with fine‑motor functions, movement, positioning, etc.>
• May perform toileting, diapering, and feeding functions
• May assist with occupational and physical therapy services
• May supervise students during school transportation
• May participate in multidisciplinary meetings or IEP meetings as requested
• Participates in professional development and training required by the district
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

• Knowledge of student disabilities and best practices
• Ability to supervise and monitor students in a variety of settings
• Effective communication skills
• Initiative to complete required tasks
• Cultural competency
• General computer and office skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or higher
• Two years of verifiable college coursework (48 semester hours) or the ability to pass the Work Keys proficiency test
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within two months of hire
• CPR and First Aid certification within two months of hire

• Experience with young children through education coursework or demonstrated ability

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.

Postings current as of 12/24/2025.