INSTRUCTIONAL
ESY PARAPROFESSIONAL
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Front Office Staff                                                        FLSA STATUS: Exempt                         
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent                                      PAY GRADE: CL 06
LOCATION: Various sites                                                              DAYS: Please see below
                                                                                                       JOB ID & DATE:   SUM-09 | April, 2025

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY
To support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities during the Extended School Year (ESY) summer program. Under the direction of a certified special education teacher, the paraprofessional assists in implementing instructional plans, supporting students with IEP goals, and maintaining a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Duties may include small group or one-on-one support, assistance with behavior plans, communication needs, personal care, and supervision of students in both classroom and non-classroom settings.
 
All paraprofessionals are expected to collaborate with staff, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a commitment to supporting student success.
 
 
SUMMER SCHOOL POSITION DATES
 
Important Dates:
 

• Important Dates:
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• Approximately 40 hours of work between the date of hire and June 1st to hire and plan for the summer school program and attend training dates TBD.
• Staff Start Date June 1st, 2026
• Student Start Date:  June 2nd, 2026
• Student End Date:  June 23rd, 2026
  • Mondays through Thursdays
  • Elementary from 7:45-1:15 (Duty Day) 
• No School: June 18 (unpaid)
• Celebration of Learning for Students and Families: Tuesday, June 23 during summer school hours hosted at each site
• Principals will participate in job-specific training. Dates and times to be determined.
• Staff training (principal-directed) on Monday, June 2nd. Dates and times for additional staff training are to be determined.

 
  
REQUIREMENTS

Education Level Details

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Completion of coursework related to special education, disability studies, or a related field is preferred.

 

License or Certification

Colorado Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate or equivalent as required by Colorado state regulations.

Substitute Certification highly preferred

Work Experience Required

Previous experience working with students with diverse abilities, including those with significant needs (SN), affective needs (AN), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is highly preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Required. 

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with students with diverse abilities.

Comprehensive knowledge of Colorado's Special Education standards, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Section 504 plans.

Patience, empathy, and the ability to provide specialized care and support to students with unique needs.

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

Physical capability to provide care, including potential diaper changing and assistance with feeding tubes.

Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment used in special education settings.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

General

• Provide specialized care, which may include potential diaper changing and assistance with feeding tubes, for students with significant needs (SN), affective needs (AN), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Collaborate with special education teachers and therapists to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 plans, ensuring students' unique needs are met.
• Actively engage with students with diverse abilities, adapting instructional methods and providing individualized support.
• Assist in maintaining a structured and safe classroom environment, implementing behavioral strategies outlined in IEPs and 504 plans.
• Prepare and adapt materials and resources to accommodate students with diverse abilities.
• Assist in observing and assessing student progress, documenting observations as required.
• Facilitate the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment to enhance students' learning experiences.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents or caregivers regarding students' progress and needs specifically with parents.
• Collaborate with general education and special education teachers across different classroom settings, including significant needs (SN), affective needs (AN), and autism units (Learning Lab LL classrooms).
• Promote the inclusion of students with diverse abilities in classroom activities, fostering a sense of belonging.
   

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with Colorado's special education standards and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The role may involve providing specialized care, including potential diaper changing and assistance with feeding tubes.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in offices, hallways, gyms, classrooms, bathrooms, shops, playgrounds, cafeterias, portable buildings  and pool environments.  The employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.  Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends and attend events where community members are in attendance.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.

TRANSPARENCY IN PAY AND BENEFITS

Adams 14 is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits and complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees.

Compensation for this position is $19.28 per hour to $30.25 per hour (2025-2026), based on verified experience and qualifications, and aligned with the Adams 14 salary schedule. This position is scheduled for 192 work days annually. Additional compensation opportunities may be available through stipends or supplemental assignments, depending on job responsibilities.

Benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, District contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential support services, Wellness and preventive care programs.  Voluntary coverage options for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer care, legal assistance, and accident insurance are available for all full-time staff.

Retirement and voluntary benefits include: Membership in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and optional retirement savings plans including 403(b) and 457(b).

For more detailed information, please review the Adams 14 Employee Benefits Guide, available on the District website.