Paraeducator-Special Education

Boulder Valley School District • LOUISVILLE, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Paraeducator-Special Education at Coal Creek Elementary in Louisville, Colorado. The position assists students with intensive needs in regular and special education classrooms, providing behavioral, academic, health, and other support. Supports are defined in student individualized education plans (IEPs) and provided under the direct supervision of a case manager or teacher.

This is a temporary, 0.875 FTE position for 35 hours per week on a nine-month schedule, with a stated term through May 21, 2027. The position is scheduled to start November 30, 2026. The hourly pay range is $23.46–$30.31; placement depends on experience and education. Eligible employees may have access to district benefits, subject to eligibility rules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete and submit the BVSD online application.
• Communicate in English by reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; assist with diapering and feeding; and complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children.
• Positive communication, interaction, and work experience with diverse people.
• Basic bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support special education students in regular and special education classrooms, including adapting work and providing behavioral, academic, health, and other assistance.
• Assist students in settings such as the cafeteria, playground, labs, and buses, including helping them get on and off the bus.
• Assist in crisis situations, including situations involving physically aggressive students, and complete related documentation.
• Understand and follow state laws, rules, and regulations for behavior management and protocol safeguards.
• Implement specialized therapy programs and student plans under the direct supervision of the case manager or teacher.
• Mentor, support, and assist students with varied abilities and disabilities in developing competence and independence.
• Assist students and case managers or teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests or assessments.
• Assist case managers or teachers with paperwork and documentation of progress toward goals and plans.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with state regulations and district protocols.
• Collaborate with special education teachers or case managers to implement individual student plans.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR, and First Aid training, and maintain certifications in these areas.
• Follow behavior support plans, including proactive supports and crisis management, and use CPI appropriately.
• Attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings and staff meetings when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive free high-quality health and dental coverage, vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, personalized benefits, identity theft protection, flexible spending plans, retirement savings plans, and an EcoPass. Benefits are subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED