| Location | Boulder, CO |
Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.
Location: US:CO:BOULDER
School: Horizons K-8 School
Position Title: Paraeducator-Instructional
Position Start Date: November 10, 2026
Position Type: Charter
FTE: 0.49 - 19.6 Hours per week
Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly
Closing Date: November 10, 2026
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Summary:
Horizons K-8 School, located in south Boulder, has a rich history of academic excellence. The Horizons community takes great pride in attending to the whole child through an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, safety and kindness throughout the school. A consistently high-performing school, Horizons emphasizes multi-age groupings, diverse perspectives, full inclusion, service learning, teacher-guided student choice, community building, authentic and active learning experiences, outdoor education, use of technology, and projectbased instruction. Our 368 students are in classes of approximately 19-22, guided by an exemplary group of teacher leaders. The school is governed through a horizontal structure that includes faculty, staff, parents and administration. Portfolio-based assessments and reflections, along with student-led conferences, replace traditional report cards and grades.
Our mission is to guide K-8 students to become self-directed learners in a supportive, collaborative environment rooted in critical thinking, justice, and choice. At Horizons K-8 School we strive to make our school an exciting, inclusive place to work, teach, learn, create, and innovate by actively fostering a respectful and responsible environment where all community members - staff, students and families - are included.
Position Description:
This paraprofessional educator position .49 FTE (19.6 hours per week Mon-Thurs, nonbenefited) at Horizons K-8 School involves education support in our 1st & 2nd grade classrooms.
A paraeducator works under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; record keeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety, security and organization; and interaction and communication with students, support staff, parents/guardians, and agencies.
Responsibilities:
Some of the responsibilities of this position include: collaborate with classroom teacher to help provide one-on-one and group instruction in academics; assist students with self-help, gross motor and social skills; assist students in peer and cross-age tutoring; helps adapt materials and equipment to meet specific needs and learning styles of students; evaluate student progress on work assignments and share with teacher; assist the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities; and supervise students during lunch and recess duties and field trips, as necessary.
Qualifications:
Required:
Required Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high level of comfort with inclusive practices; experience with social-emotional needs of students K-8.
Self-directed, energized and motivated to encourage and support students.
High degree of respect for the confidentiality of staff and students and understanding of privacy issues within schools.
Effective at time management.
Able to follow directions and make independent decisions and follow-through with tasks.
Preferred:
Knowledge of content in reading, writing and mathematics; experience in classrooms that use differentiation and inclusive practices, cooperative learning, co-teaching, hands-on learning, and performance based or alternative assessments.
Ability to organize active games on the playground with groups of children.
Evidence of prior demonstrations of positive attitude and willingness to be a learner.
Experience with conflict resolution and positive, relationship-based methods of discipline.
Experience working with children in a school setting preferred.
Experience with multi-age and K-8 school models preferred.
Salary Information:
Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.
Salary: This is a part-time hourly position; the wage is based on the Horizons Para Educator salary schedule, which can be found via the Horizons K-8 website. Up to 5 years of experience considered for step placement.
Application and Selection Procedure:
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: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html