Special Education Paraprofessional

Canon City Schools • Canon City, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional, supervisory, and general or special educational assistance to students and teachers. The role operates under general guidelines from a supervising teacher and the direction of site administrator(s). Special education support includes implementing specialized programming and instructional assistance inside and outside the general education classroom under the supervision of a special education teacher, with the purpose of supporting student growth.

This full-time position is based at Cañon City High School and works 164 days per year during the 2026–2027 school year. The start date is to be agreed upon. Pay is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on experience and education, with a stated minimum range of $17.51–$18.56 per hour. An additional $50 per day is paid if assigned as a certified substitute teacher. A center-based stipend of $600–$1,200 may also apply, depending on start date and student assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school environment with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to read, write, and speak well enough to follow directions and instructions, complete tasks, and establish priorities.
• Ability to work with students across multiple grade levels and handle sensitive material.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Complete MANDT training upon hire.
• Willingness to obtain a substitute teaching license if needed; the district will pay for it.
• Proficiency on a paraprofessional assessment, an associate degree, or the equivalent of two years of undergraduate college classes (approximately 48 hours) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lindamood Bell.
• Proficiency on a paraprofessional assessment, an associate degree, or the equivalent of approximately 48 hours of undergraduate college classes.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervising teacher’s direction, implement schedules and routines and provide support one-to-one, in small groups, or in full classroom settings.
• Meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of assigned students.
• Complete clerical tasks and support school-wide and classroom management plans.
• Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, parents, and the public.
• Maintain reliability, a professional appearance, knowledge of the job, and high-quality, on-task work.
• Model the District’s Mission and Belief Statements.
• Use basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively.
• Provide outside supervision in inclement weather when required.
• Assist with supervisory, clerical, or other job-related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to the district classified handbook and school staff handbook.
• Substitute in classrooms when needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Optional benefit elections
• Longevity incentives
• Professional development incentives
• Additional $50 per day if assigned as a certified substitute teacher
• Center-based stipend of $600–$1,200, depending on start date and student assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED