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 Monarch K-8 in Louisville, Colorado. The role assists students with intensive needs in regular and special education classrooms, providing behavioral, academic, health, and other supports under the direct supervision of a case manager or teacher. Supports are defined in students’ individualized education plans (IEPs). This is a temporary, 9-month hourly position through May 21, 2027, at 0.595 FTE (23.80 hours per week). The position is scheduled to start November 4, 2026. The listed hourly pay range is $23.46–$30.31, with placement based on experience and education. Boulder Valley School District serves communities across approximately 500 square miles, including Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown, and Gold Hill. The district describes its educational approach as focused on challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities that support students’ intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, submit a completed BVSD online application, and be able to communicate in English. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and perform duties such as diapering, feeding, and other delegated nursing and health care tasks. Preferred qualifications include experience working with children, positive communication and work experience with diverse people, and basic English/Spanish bilingual skills. Employment is contingent on successful completion of post-offer screening, including a background check and possibly a medical examination.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
Ability to 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.
Attend required CPI, CPR, and First Aid professional development and maintain certification in these areas.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide support to special education students in regular and special education classrooms, including adapting work, monitoring and reinforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistance, and academic support.
Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs, when getting on and off the bus, and at other times when help is needed.
Assist in crisis situations, including situations involving physically aggressive students; use restraint when required and document incidents.
Understand state laws, rules, and regulations concerning behavior management and protocol safeguards.
Implement specialized therapy programs as defined in student IEPs and under the direct supervision of the case manager or teacher.
Mentor, support, and assist students with diverse abilities and disabilities in becoming competent, independent adults.
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 on goals and plans.
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with state regulations and district protocols.
Collaborate with the special education teacher or case manager to implement individual student plans.
Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR, and First Aid, and maintain certifications in these areas.
Follow behavior support plans, including proactive supports and crisis management, use CPI appropriately, and maintain student confidentiality.
Attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings and staff meetings when requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.