Special Education Assistant, University Middle School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant supports academic programming and progress for individual students and small groups of students with identified significant needs. The role provides student-specific personal care and support and helps create an enriched learning atmosphere that contributes to students’ development and growth. The position is responsible to the building principal and the department director where assigned, and reports to the School Principal. This is a non-exempt position for the 2026–2027 school year, with a 182-day contract. The listed salary is $20.51 per hour plus benefits; additional salary credit may be available for eligible internal transfers and recent District 6 rehires, up to $32.85 per hour plus benefits. Regular attendance is required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.

Requirements

• An associate degree, 48 semester hours, or passing scores on the WorkKeys exam.
• Ability to perform the functions of the position with sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to provide student-specific personal care support to students.
• Previous experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs.
• Desire to work in a team setting and a positive attitude.
• Ability to sit for long periods and manage numerous distractions; visual, auditory, and ambulatory acuity are important.
• Upper-body strength and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• CPI training; training is provided.
• CPR/First Aid; training is provided.
• Paraprofessional experience.
• Bilingual skills; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support academic programming and progress for individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
• Provide student-specific personal care and support.
• Assist with daily classroom activities.
• Assist with data collection.
• Sanitize equipment and materials.
• Provide support to staff.
• Guide students toward intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and available immediately upon hire.
• Depending on position, leave options may include sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree