| Location | Aspen, CO |
The Aspen School District is looking for a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to join Aspen High School for the 2026&ndash27 school year.Position Title Special Education ParaprofessionalDepartmentAspenHigh SchoolReports toAspenHigh School PrincipalClassification Classified Full-time Non-ExemptContract Period 9 Month 185 days with some variance depending on the yearCompensation26.90 - 33.43 DOESY2025-26Special Education Paraprofessional Salary ScheduleASD 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. This position is eligible for employee housing as units are available.Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesSpecial Education Paraprofessional II ResponsibilitiesCollaborates 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 andor modifying instructioncurriculumEffectively implement daily educational and behavioral programming for students strictly following the directives and schedules provided by the cooperating special education teachers and school administrators.Monitors student behavior intervening when appropriate and supporting the student while working individually or in small groupsPerforms toileting duties personal care and feeding that may be required for studentsMaintains accurate documentation of activities student progress and behavior modification plansHelps design and implement communication tools that allow for good information exchangeParticipates in professional developmentcontinuing education programs as requiredrecommended by the school administrator andor Director of Student ServicesPerforms other related duties as assigned or requestedRequired Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge ofProfessional communication norms and standards written and oralModern office procedures and methodsPrinciples and procedures of record-keepingMicrosoft Office andor the Google Suite of office softwareAbility toDemonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with studentsWork with efficiency with attention to detailDemonstrate flexibility for the environment that may require a change of schedule andor student activitiesMaintain confidentiality of informationWork cooperatively with administrators and staffObserve all district policies and proceduresObserve all general safety rules carefully observing correct lifting proceduresMay be asked to supervise studentsCommunicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writingMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentCurrent CPRFirst Aid certificate may be obtained through Aspen School DistrictCrisis intervention training annuallyPreferred QualificationsAt least one year experience ina school environment or related fieldBachelor&rsquos DegreeSpanish bilingualWork EnvironmentClassroom settingOffice environment exposure to computer screensMostly clean and comfortable surroundingsExposure to noise and bodily fluidsEssential Physical RequirementsPhysical Reaching walking standing sitting typing talking crouching kneeling occasional climbing and crawling seeing and hearing. Lifting up to 50 lbs.AcknowledgmentThe 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.