Job Description
Position Profile Position: Paraeducator I: Special Education- Mild/Moderate Needs (PreK-12) Department: Grant Elementary Reports To: Principal FTE: 0.88 (7 hours per day) Days/Year: Varies Salary Schedule: 2025–2026 Educational Support Professionals (Group B) Paygrade: A10 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Why You Will Love Working Here Grant Elementary has a rich history in Colorado Springs and a strong sense of pride rooted in its neighborhood and traditions. Staff enjoy working in a warm, supportive community where relationships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to students create a welcoming and meaningful place to grow as an educator. Position Summary This position provides instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop academic, communication, and functional skills. The role implements accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), while monitoring, documenting, and reporting student progress and behavior in compliance with established requirements, including Medicaid documentation as applicable. The position supports classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments and attendance, and completing clerical and organizational tasks related to student services. It promotes a structured, positive learning environment by reinforcing behavior plans, supporting social-emotional development, and assisting students with daily routines, transitions, and independence. This role requires strong collaboration, adaptability, and attention to detail, as it involves supervising and supporting students across multiple settings and responding to diverse academic and behavioral needs throughout the school day. Essential Job Functions Provide instructional and behavioral support to students under the direction of a certified teacher, working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and develop academic, communication, and functional skills. Implement accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies aligned with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Monitor, document, and report student progress and behavior; maintain accurate records aligned with IEP goals and compliance requirements, including Medicaid documentation as applicable. Support classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, assisting with assessments, recording attendance, and completing required paperwork related to student services. Assist students with classroom activities and daily routines, including support for independence, transitions, and functional skill development. Promote a positive, structured learning environment by reinforcing behavior plans, social-emotional skills, and appropriate student behavior. Supervise and support students across settings, including classroom, playground, lunchroom, field trips, and other school activities, with attention to individual needs. Perform clerical and organizational tasks, including data entry, filing, copying, laminating, inventory management, and ordering supplies. Assist with classroom logistics and events, including transitions, drills, and specialized programming needs. Utilize standard office and classroom technology to support instructional, behavioral, and documentation requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Instructional and behavioral support practices in special education settings Individual Education Plans (IEPs), accommodations, and modifications Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities Behavior intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques Data collection, progress monitoring, and compliance requirements (including Medicaid documentation) Classroom routines, school procedures, and assistive/educational technology Skills in Supporting individualized and small group instruction aligned to IEP goals Implementing behavior plans and supporting social-emotional development Observing, documenting, and reporting student progress and behavior De-escalating challenging situations and maintaining a safe environment Collaborating with teachers, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams Organizing