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Support Staff Substitute Paraprofessional/Secretary/Health Assistant (pool open for the 2026-27 school year)
Mesa County Valley School District 51Grand Junction, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $40,000/yr
About the role
Description:
Substitute Paraprofessional/Secretary/Health Assistant
Job Summary:
As needed substitute; locations and positions may vary based on availability
Qualifications:
- Valid Colorado driver's license or form of official identification required;
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check required for hire
- High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school
Salary Range Depending on position subbing for:
- $19.80 hourly for substitute Secretaries
- $18.50 hourly for substitute Special Education Paraprofessionals
- $17.96 hourly for substitute Health Assistants, Preschool Teacher/Director
- $17.00 hourly for substitute Paralibrarians, and Vision Screeners, Classroom Para
- $16.30 hourly for substitute Pre-School Paraprofessional positions
For more information in regards to salary:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1783948007/mesak12cous/zlor81j69ekbn2zzvvml/2026-27SubstituteSalarySchedulewithBonusasof07132026.pdf
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
NOTE:
- Submitting all other required District 51 application materials, does not guarantee an applicant will be hired by District 51 as a substitute. The District must have a current need for substitutes, applicant references must be checked, and an interview will be required.
- Applications must be complete to be considered.
- Submitting an application for a substitute position does not mean an individual is automatically a substitute; this is an application process, and you must be hired to become a substitute employee.
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