Severe Needs Special Education Paraprofessional at Meadow Ridge Elementary 2026-2027

Under the direction of a licensed teacher, responsible for assisting students with special needs in a variety of academic and social settings and ensuring the students' safety and those with whom they are in contact on a daily basis. Duties also include tutoring students individually and in groups, correcting and grading student classwork, maintaining daily records of student behavior and assisting teacher in preparation of instructional materials and clerical duties.

Location: Lochbuie, CO  

Education or formal training:

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Proof of either an Associate's Degree or 2 years (48 credit hours) at an institute of higher education preferred
• General background check and fingerprints required upon hire Experience:
• Technology experience and training preferred
• Previous work with severe needs or significant support need students preferred

Benefits/Salary:

• 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Approximately 169 work days per school year. Summers and Holidays off (unpaid). Pay is spread over 12 months. Actual number of work days based on start date.
• $18.00 - $21.30 per hour based on the 2026-2027 Classifed Pay Schedule.  Placement is based on experience.
• Automatic enrollment into Colorado Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA)
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available
• Employee life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Benefits as per district policy

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Weld County School District No. Re-3J is a regular school district located in Weld County with 8 schools, 176 teachers and 2,833 students. Total Revenue is $43,039,000 and is trending up. Weld County School District No. Re-3J spends $11,989 per student per year on instruction.