Special Education Paraeducator

About the Employer

paraeducator-special education

Job Title

Job Title (for context): paraeducator-special education

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:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completed and submitted BVSDEdline: August 18, 2026

Preferred:

Experience working with children. Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people. Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Location

US:CO:Boulder

School

Eisenhower Elementary

Position Type

Paraeducators

FTE

0.875 - 35 hours per week - Regular, Ongoing

Work Schedule

9 month - Hourly

Pay Range:

$23.23 - $30.01

Closing Date:

August 18, 2026

Application and Selection Procedure

External candidates: Apply online at jobs.bvsd Current BVSDEmployees: Must apply through the Infor Portal
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.

Benefits & Eligibility

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:
- 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
- Ecopass

Please see our benefits page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

District Information

The 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