Paraeducator-Special Education

Boulder Valley School District • SUPERIOR, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a Paraeducator-Special Education at Superior Elementary in Superior, Colorado. The role assists students with intensive needs in regular and special education classrooms by providing behavioral, academic, health, and other supports defined in students’ individualized education plans (IEPs). Supports are provided under the direct supervision of the case manager or teacher. This is a temporary position through May 21, 2027, scheduled for 6.84 hours per week on a nine-month calendar. The listed hourly pay range is $23.46–$30.31, with salary placement based on experience and education.

The paraeducator supports students in developing competence and independence, helps implement individual student plans and specialized therapy programs, and assists with academic activities, assessments, health care, and daily routines. The role may include crisis response involving physically aggressive students, including restraint and documentation, and requires maintaining student confidentiality and following applicable laws, safeguards, and district protocols. The employee may also assist on field trips, at school activities, and with required paperwork and meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete and submit the 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.

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 behavioral, academic, health, and other assistance.
• Monitor and reinforce social and acceptable behavior and implement student health care plans.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, delegated nursing and health care duties, and other daily needs.
• Assist students in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs, while boarding or exiting buses, and wherever help is needed.
• Assist in crisis situations, including situations involving physically aggressive students, and complete related documentation.
• Follow state laws, rules, regulations, and protocol safeguards for behavior management.
• Implement specialized therapy programs and supports specified in student IEPs under direct supervision of the case manager or teacher.
• Mentor and support students with varied abilities and disabilities in becoming competent, independent adults.
• Assist students and case managers or teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests and assessments.
• Help case managers and 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 and 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

• 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