Paraeducator-Special Education

Boulder Valley School District • LOUISVILLE, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Paraeducator-Special Education to assist students with intensive needs in regular and special education classrooms. The role provides behavioral, academic, health, and other supports defined in students’ individualized education plans (IEPs), under the direct supervision of a case manager or teacher. The position is based at Coal Creek Elementary in Louisville, Colorado, and is temporary through May 21, 2027. It is 0.50 FTE, or 20 hours per week, on a nine-month schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $23.46–$30.31 per hour, with placement varying according to experience and education.

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.
• Ability to diaper and feed students 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 students receiving special education services in regular and special education classrooms, including adapting work and providing academic support.
• Monitor and reinforce social and acceptable behavior, implement health care plans, and assist with toileting and other delegated care.
• Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs, when getting on and off the bus, and whenever other assistance is needed.
• Assist in crisis situations, including situations involving physically aggressive students, and complete required documentation.
• Understand and follow state laws, rules, regulations, and safeguards related to behavior management.
• Implement specialized therapy programs and student plans under the direct supervision of the case manager or teacher.
• Mentor, support, and assist students with varying abilities and disabilities in developing competence and independence.
• Assist students and case managers or teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests and assessments.
• Help 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 the special education teacher or case manager on implementing 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 annual or tri-annual IEP meetings and staff meetings when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free high-quality health and dental coverage for eligible employees.
• Vision coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized benefits.
• Identity theft protection.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• EcoPass.

What This Job Offers

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