Special Education Career Coach

About the Employer

Summary

Assists students with intensive needs in both the regular and special education classrooms. This includes behavioral, academic, health, and other types of supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to special education students in the regular and special education classrooms.
• Supports may include assisting students by adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistant, academic support, etc.
• Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
• Assist in crisis situations often involving physically aggressive students including, but not limited to, restraining and documentation.
• Understand state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards. Implement specialized therapy programs.
• These supports are defined in student individualized education plans (IEP) and are provided under the direct supervision of the case manager/teacher.
• Mentor, support and assist students with a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.
• Assist students and case manager/teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests or assessments.
• Assist case manager/teacher with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and plans.
• Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
• Collaborate with special education teacher/case manager on implementation of individual student plans.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR, and first aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
• Follow behavior support plans, both proactive supports and crisis management, including appropriate use of CPI and maintaining student confidentiality.
• When requested, attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings as well as staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Preferred:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed and submitted BVSOnline application
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties
• Experience working with children
• Positive communication, interaction, and work experience with diverse people
• Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Special Education Career Assistant Job Coach

Boulder Valley School District is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development, and social-emotional well-being.

Location

• US:CO:Boulder

Department

• Special Education

Position Title

• Special Education Career Assistant Job Coach

Position Start Date

October 5, 2026

Position Type

• Paraeducators

FTE

• 0.80 - 32 hours per week - Temporary through 5/21/2027

Work Schedule

• 9 month - Hourly

Pay Range

• $27.27 - $35.21

Closing Date

October 1, 2026

Salary Information

Salary placement varies according to experience and education. BVSDFind Your Pay Range: This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore, listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure

External Candidates:

Apply online at Jobs.BVSDBrowse Available Positions

Current BVSDEmployees: If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado. Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
• Must apply through the Infor Portal

Benefits & Eligibility

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include: Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.
• Free high-quality health and dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Flexible spending plans
• Retirement savings plans
• E-COPASS

Boulder Valley School District

Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSDELegal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html