Open Position
The Weld Re-9 School District headquartered in Ault, Colorado has an open position at Highland Elementary School.

Job Title:           Paraprofessional                                                                   FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:      Elementary School Principal & Assistant Principal                Days per Year: 180
Job Location:  Highland Elementary School                                                  Hours per Week: 35
Revision Date: June 4, 2025                                                                          Pay Range: Classified Salary Schedule-
                                                                                                                         Teacher Aide/Health Tech
 
Summary: Paraprofessionals are responsible for working in a team environment in the Elementary School assisting the instructors in providing educational experiences and support to students.
 
Primary Responsibilities:  

• Provide instructional and personal care assistance to students
• Monitor and evaluate student progress
• Assist students in a general or special education classroom
• Participate as a classified staff member within the building
• Participate in all aspects of students schooling experience
• Responsible for providing a safe educational environment
• Participate in implementing students' Individual Education Plans and behavior plans
• Monitor students in classrooms, on breaks, during lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, entering and exiting school, etc.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with elementary age students preferred, but not required
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred, but not required
• Applicant must demonstrate a great deal of patience and empathy
• Criminal background check 

 
Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary range is $16.25-$17.75 per hour, depending on years of relevant experience. The district provides health insurance benefits including dental and vision, PERA retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability, an optional supplemental 401(k) plan, an employee assistance plan, and the ability to enroll in supplemental insurances and savings accounts through a third-party vendor.  The Weld RE-9 School District offers a tuition reimbursement program for individuals wanting to continue their education, reimbursement for obtaining a substitute license, and pathways to teacher licensure for interested staff. Weld RE-9 offers sick leave and personal leave as well as other benefits specific to our school district.

Application: 
Applications can be completed by clicking "Apply" in the lower right corner. Position is open until filled.
For questions about the position, applying, or to check on the status of your application, please contact the Elementary School Principal, Jennifer Moylett, at 970-834-1345 ext. 1100 or [email protected].
The Weld Re-9 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Weld Re-9 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

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