Paraeducator-Preschool

Boulder Valley School District • BOULDER, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a temporary, part-time Paraeducator-Preschool at Mapleton Early Childhood in Boulder, Colorado. The role assists the Early Childhood Special Education teacher with direct supervision and instructional and physical support for preschool students. The position is scheduled for 10 hours per week at 0.25 FTE, on a 9-month schedule, and is temporary through May 21, 2027. The stated pay range is $23.46–$30.31 per hour; salary placement varies according to experience and education.

The paraeducator helps implement classroom curriculum, instruction, and assessment; supports student records and required program paperwork; and assists with collecting and entering assessment and IEP-related information. The role also includes personal care and delegated health-care tasks, safety support, collaboration with the classroom team, and participation in required professional development and meetings.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, English communication skills, and meeting Colorado Early Childhood Teacher qualification education and experience requirements at entry or within six months of hire. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform the described personal-care duties. Preferred qualifications include an active Colorado Early Childhood Credential 3.0 Level II, relevant certifications and preschool experience, experience supporting students with special needs, and Spanish-English bilingual ability. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screening, including a background check and possible medical examination. Benefits are available to eligible employees and may include health and dental coverage, vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, identity theft protection, flexible spending plans, retirement savings plans, and an EcoPass.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet or exceed the Early Childhood Teacher qualification education and experience requirements established by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education, at entry or within six months of hire.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform diapering, feeding, and other delegated nursing and health-care duties.
• Physical ability to run with a student to keep the student in close proximity when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Currently meet or exceed the Early Childhood Teacher qualification education and experience requirements established by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood Education.
• Active Colorado Early Childhood Credential 3.0 Level II (2).
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, and medication administration.
• Experience with inclusive practices, including supporting students with special needs.
• Experience providing instructional support to small groups and individual students.
• Ability to multitask while attending to children’s instructional needs.
• Experience working with preschool-age children.
• Experience providing personal care to children, including diapering, feeding, and hand washing.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of classroom curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Support the teacher in using Teaching Strategies Gold by collecting and entering preliminary anecdotes and scores, videos, pictures, and language samples.
• Assist with data collection for IEP plans, behavior plans, and progress reports.
• Assist students with personal care, including diapering, toilet training, feeding, self-care, and hand washing, as well as delegated nursing and health-care duties.
• Assist with safety and emergency plans for preschool children and staff.
• Keep eloping students within 3–5 feet to help ensure their safety; be physically able to run with a student to maintain close proximity.
• Participate in required professional growth opportunities and meetings related to Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and child-care licensing.
• Obtain and maintain required child-care licensing paperwork and certifications or training, including CPI, first aid, CPR, universal precautions, medication administration, and any additional required training.
• Work collaboratively as a team member and communicate program and children’s needs.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individual student, family, and staff needs and concerns.
• Support the teacher in maintaining required student records and school- and program-level paperwork.
• Multitask while attending to children’s instructional needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive free high-quality health and dental coverage.
• Vision coverage may be available to eligible employees.
• Supplemental life insurance may be available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program may be available to eligible employees.
• Identity theft protection may be available to eligible employees.
• Flexible spending plans may be available to eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plans may be available to eligible employees.
• EcoPass may be available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED