Autism Center Paraprofessional - Fletcher Campus
About The Position
Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking an Autism Center Paraprofessional for their Fletcher Campus. This role is crucial in creating safe, structured, and joyful learning environments for students with autism and related needs. Paraprofessionals work closely with lead teachers and service providers to deliver individualized, IEP-aligned support in sensory-informed classrooms. They also facilitate inclusion opportunities within the broader school community. The position focuses on building student independence, regulation, confidence, and academic/functional skills through consistent routines, visual supports, sensory strategies, and proactive behavior systems. This role is grounded in collaboration, data-driven practices, and strong relationships with scholars and families, with an emphasis on coaching and professional development to ensure every scholar is safe, known, and celebrated.
Requirements
- Provide evidence of completing high school or a GED
- Pass a background check
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
- Verify identity and employment eligibility at the time of hire
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with scholars with disabilities
- Experience working with high school students and diverse populations
- CPI/NCI trained
Responsibilities
- Support instruction and student learning by implementing lesson plans, providing accommodations/modifications, collecting data, and working with individuals or small groups under teacher direction.
- Reinforce routines, behavior expectations, and social-emotional skills to promote student independence and uphold classroom and school-wide systems.
- Supervise students to ensure safety during all parts of the school day, including transitions, lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal.
- Collaborate and communicate professionally with lead teachers, school staff, and families to support student success and school goals.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and equity-minded practices that honor student dignity and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Proactively implement structured supports (visual schedules, AAC, sensory plans), instructional activities, and classroom routines while providing personal care (toileting, hygiene) with minimal supervision.
- Take initiative to anticipate challenges, prepare materials, collect detailed behavior and progress data, and adjust supports to maintain a safe, productive learning environment.
- Implement behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies with consistency and professionalism, responding to student needs using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and dignity-preserving practices.
- Remain flexible and adaptable in fast-paced, high-needs settings, using feedback from teachers and service providers and applying creative problem-solving to continuously improve student support.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal, and sick days
- 5 Weeks of Paid Organizational Holidays – including Winter and Summer breaks
- Comprehensive Health Insurance – medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of medical coverage for employee-only plans.
- Retirement Through PERA – Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado
- Paid Leave of Absence Options – including parental, medical, and disability leave
- Mental Health & Wellness Support
- Pre-Tax Accounts – flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
