Paraeducator-Special Education

Boulder Valley School District • BROOMFIELD, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Paraeducator-Special Education at Aspen Creek K-8 in Broomfield, Colorado. The paraeducator assists students with intensive needs in regular and special education classrooms, providing behavioral, academic, health, and other supports under the direct supervision of the case manager or teacher. Supports are defined in students’ individualized education plans (IEPs).

The position is temporary through May 21, 2027, begins November 16, 2026, and is 0.7125 FTE, or 28.5 hours per week, on a nine-month schedule. The hourly pay range is $23.45–$30.31, with placement based on experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• 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 special education students in regular and special education classrooms, including adapting work, supporting academic needs, monitoring and reinforcing appropriate behavior, and implementing health care plans.
• Assist students with toileting, feeding, delegated nursing and health care duties, and other daily needs.
• Help students in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs, when getting on or off the bus, and whenever other assistance is needed.
• Respond to crisis situations, including situations involving physically aggressive students; use appropriate restraint and document incidents as required.
• Understand and follow state laws, rules, regulations, and protocol safeguards related to behavior management.
• Implement specialized therapy programs and student plans under the direct supervision of the case manager or teacher.
• Mentor and support students with a variety of abilities and disabilities in developing competence and independence.
• Assist students and case managers or teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests or assessments.
• Help case managers or teachers with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and plans.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow state regulations and district protocols.
• Collaborate with special education teachers and case managers to implement individual student plans.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR, and First Aid, and maintain certifications in these areas.
• Follow proactive behavior support plans and crisis management procedures, including appropriate CPI use.
• Attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings and staff meetings when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free high-quality health coverage for eligible employees.
• 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