Special Education Assistant (IFL), Greeley Central High School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant (IFL) supports academic programming and progress for individual students and small groups of students with significant needs. The role provides student-specific personal care and support, assists with daily classroom activities and data collection, sanitizes equipment and materials, and provides support to staff. The position facilitates learning and helps students develop intellectually, emotionally, and psychologically. It is responsible to the building principal and the department director where assigned. Regular attendance is required. The position is for the 2026–2027 school year and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

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

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 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.
• Facilitate student learning and guide students toward intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans
• Paid leave options, which 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