(26-27 SY) Paraprofessional (Early Childhood) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and /or physical/emotional conditions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office appliances, including desktop computers, copy machines and faxes.
• Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures.
• Knowledge of educational disabilities
• Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities
• Ability to relate well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow direction, be flexible and
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a certified teacher to provide instructional support to students
• Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning
• Demonstrates punctuality, good attendance, good attitude
• Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees
• Complies with the same ethical codes as all District employees
• Attire should reflect the professional position of the employees
• Assures that all student records of any description and information regarding students and staff are treated as confidential
• Is responsible for the proper use and care of classroom books and office materials
• Supervises students in classroom, playground, lunchroom and other areas
• Assist with toileting, including diapering and personal hygiene care
• Provide all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year: Non-Recurring Pay: 7% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3.5% on November paycheck and 3.5 % on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): ESP employees will receive the equivalent of one salary step divided over 12 pay periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees