The Aspen School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at Aspen Elementary School for SY 2026-27

 

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Department: Aspen Elementary School

Reports to: Aspen Elementary School Principal

Classification: Classified Full-time, Non-Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: $29.58 - $36.78 DOE

SY2026-27 Special Education Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

 

For the 2026–2027 academic year, all new hires are eligible for a $1,500.00 signing bonus. Please note that this recruitment incentive will be prorated based on the individual’s FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) status.

 

ASD offers district funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).

 

Position Summary

• The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with special needs academically, socially, and physically in a variety of environments. This position requires the ability to support educational programming as well as advanced communication and collaboration skills.

Position Responsibilities

Special Education Paraprofessional II Responsibilities:

• Collaborates and consults with regular and special education teachers and related service personnel to plan, organize, and implement specific assignments and activities in accordance with IEP goals and providing and/or modifying instruction/curriculum
• Effectively implement daily educational and behavioral programming for students, strictly following the directives and schedules provided by the cooperating special education teacher(s) and school administrators.
• Monitors student behavior, intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groups
• Performs toileting duties, personal care, and feeding that may be required for students
• Maintains accurate documentation of activities, student progress, and behavior modification plans
• Helps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchange
• Participates in professional development/continuing education programs as required/recommended by the school administrator and/or Director of Student Services
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)
• Modern office procedures and methods
• Principles and procedures of record-keeping
• Microsoft Office and/or the Google Suite of office software

• Ability to:
• Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with students
• Work with efficiency with attention to detail
• Demonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule and/or student activities
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Work cooperatively with administrators and staff
• Observe all district policies and procedures
• Observe all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting procedures
• May be asked to supervise students
• Communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate (may be obtained through Aspen School District)
• Crisis intervention training annually
• Successful completion of Project Para (or comparable course) within the first year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications 

• At least one year experience in elementary school environment or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Possession of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 12 months of hire.
  
• Spanish bilingual 

Work Environment

• Classroom setting
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens
• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings
• Exposure to noise and bodily fluids

Essential Physical Requirements

• Physical: Reaching, walking, standing, sitting, typing, talking, crouching, kneeling, occasional climbing and crawling, seeing, and hearing. Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Acknowledgment

The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.