Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional
About The Position
This is a full-time, school-based position at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and is 100% in person. The paraprofessional supports scholars with significant cognitive, behavioral, and communication needs so they can participate in rigorous, joyful, and accessible learning. Support is individualized and aligned with each scholar’s IEP, including academic, behavioral, communication, sensory, and daily living needs. The role implements lesson plans, accommodations and modifications, intensive behavior and sensory plans, structured routines, and communication supports such as AAC. It also includes personal and medical care as trained, delivered with dignity and respect. The paraprofessional collaborates with teachers, school staff, service providers, and families, and helps create a safe, inclusive environment that builds student independence, foundational skills, and confidence.
Requirements
- Provide evidence of completing high school or a GED.
- Pass a background check.
- Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with scholars with disabilities.
- Experience working with high school students and diverse populations.
- CPI/NCI training.
Responsibilities
- Implement lesson plans and provide accommodations or modifications under teacher direction.
- Support students individually or in small groups and collect student data.
- Reinforce routines, behavior expectations, and social-emotional skills to promote student independence.
- Supervise students and maintain safety during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
- Collaborate and communicate professionally with lead teachers, school staff, service providers, and families.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and equity-minded practices that honor student dignity and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
- Provide personal and medical care as trained, such as toileting, hygiene, and monitoring.
- Implement intensive behavior plans and de-escalation strategies using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices.
- Support AAC and other communication systems, functional life skills, and instructional activities by anticipating student needs and taking initiative in daily routines.
- Adapt supports in a fast-paced Multi-Intensive setting using feedback and creative problem-solving.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days.
- Five weeks of paid organizational holidays, including winter and summer breaks.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee-only medical coverage is 100% covered.
- Retirement through the Public Employees' Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA).
- Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Pre-tax 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
