Special Education Paraprofessional-Elementary

Job Posting - Special Education Preschool/Elementary Paraprofessional

Classification:

Support Staff / Non-Exempt / Full-time

Grade Level: Preschool**/**Elementary

Responsibilities:

To assist and support the special education teacher, classroom teacher and program for high-needs and regular special education students. Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the students within their classroom and outside of the classroom, daily documentation, supplementing students’ IEP’s, and assisting teachers. There will be additional responsibilities working one-on-one with high-needs special education students (additional stipend paid). Duties include caring for their physical and emotional health, and safety while affirming their abilities striving to promote dignity in all relationships; Lifting and assisting with mobility; Works with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class, implements behavior management plans and provides behavior support which includes management, personal care and social integration.

See full job description at the end of this posting.

Qualifications:

Required:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification (Can acquired after employment)

· Flexible and willing to adapt to daily needs

· Demonstrated excellent oral and written skills, attention to detail and organizational skills

· Technology and equipment skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Google platform, Gmail, general office equipment)

· Ability to support students at all grade levels

• Clear a CBI and FBI background check

Preferred:

· Experience as a paraprofessional and/or experience with special education students

· Associate’s degree or higher

· Highly Qualified (must have an Associate’s degree or higher or can become HQ by taking a Paraprofessional Assessment once hired)

· Basic technology skills (Microsoft Office Applications, email)

Start Date:

At Once

Work Schedule:

7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

9-month position (as per School Calendar)

Salary/Benefits:

$19.00-20.15/hour depending on qualification and education

High Needs stipend of $2,400 year available for full time and prorated part-time for those working with high need students.

Benefits include 100% employee paid health/dental insurance for full-time employees; prorated for part-time based on FTE, optional vision and supplemental insurances, sick/personal/bereavement days, paid holidays, parent leave, PERA, and life insurance policy.

Additional Information:

Ridgway is the Gateway to the San Juan Mountains offering easy access to world-class climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, rafting, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, biking and much more!

Please submit a Ridgway School District Support Staff Application (available at https://www.ridgway.k12.co.us/page/employment), cover letter, resume and if available three current letters of recommendation to the following:

Ridgway School District R-2

Attn: Human Resource Director

1115 West Clinton Street

Ridgway, CO 81432

or email application documents to [email protected].

Contact Jeff Butterbaugh for more information at 970-626-4320 or [email protected].

Internal applications will be considered. Internal applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and a current resume.

Begin post date: September 29, 2026 End postdate: Until filled

Pay: $19.00 - $20.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person