Temporary Classified Employee/ Paraeducator Level 2 - 11/02/2026
About The Position
Castle Rock School District is hiring a temporary Level 2 Paraeducator at Castle Rock Middle School for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year, beginning December 16, 2026, through June 17, 2026, as stated in the posting. The schedule is 6 hours and 45 minutes per day, five days per week. Two weeks’ notice may be given if student enrollment changes. The salary is $21.60–$24.19 per hour. Under the general direction of building administrators and special education case managers, the paraeducator assists with instructional and non-instructional activities, works with students with various disabilities to correct, improve, and reinforce skills, assesses and records student progress, and manages resources. The role supports students in a variety of settings and may involve feeding, dressing, toileting, and diapering. The successful candidate must have an associate degree, two years of college-level coursework, or pass the ParaPro rigorous assessment. Previous successful experience working with special education students with challenging behaviors, Right Response training, and knowledge and understanding of students with high needs are preferred. Seniority rights are exercised according to Article X, Section 10.5 of the P.S.E. Negotiated Agreement.
Requirements
- Associate degree, two years of college-level coursework, or passing score on the ParaPro rigorous assessment.
- Ability to follow ethical and professional standards, including confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, follow instructions, and use problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous successful experience working with special education students with challenging behaviors.
- Right Response training.
- Knowledge and understanding of students with high needs.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate alternative methods of communication for non-verbal students.
- Work independently with students as directed by the teacher.
- Assist students with self-care activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and diapering.
- Follow ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality requirements.
- Communicate with colleagues, follow instructions, and use problem-solving and other skills to work effectively as part of the instructional team.
- Provide positive behavioral support and management.
- Apply knowledge of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by certificated or licensed staff.
- Use appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support as developed by certificated or licensed staff.
- Assist with instructional and non-instructional activities; reinforce student skills, assess and record progress, and manage resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
