Special Educator Paraeducator -Behavior (Six12Online)

**HIRING FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR**

RE-1 Valley School District is seeking a reliable and student-focused Paraeducator to support students participating in online, virtual or classroom based coursework.

The ideal candidate will assist students with navigating online learning platforms, staying organized, and maintaining progress in their courses while working under the supervision of a certified teacher.

REPORTS TO:  Program Director & Director of Student Services

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY:  $17.30/hour (depending on experience) on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR:  165 days

FTE:  1.0 

Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)


POSITION SUMMARY: The Paraeducator supports students engaged in virtual, online or classroom based coursework by providing supervision, guidance, and academic assistance. The paraeducator helps ensure students remain engaged, organized, and on track for course completion while working under the direction of licensed instructional staff.  The paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. The paraeducator assists the certified teacher with clerical duties as assigned.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assisting students in achieving academic success
• Working with students who may be disruptive in class
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
• Social integration
• Consultation and collaboration with Special Education, Regular Education Teachers, and Program Director as well as related service staff
• Imparting life skills such as self-hygiene and social/emotional skills
• Assisting the teacher in implementing positive behavior plans and systems appropriate to the individual student is a responsibility of this position.
• Communication with other paraprofessionals and staff to keep track of student movements, schedules, and locations.
• Any and all other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1. Hold an Associates or higher degree, or
2. Have a minimum of 48.00 hours college credit, or successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) for Reading Information, Mathematics and Business Writing.
3. Currently hold a Colorado Substitute Teaching License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
4. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Working Conditions

• School-based learning lab or supervised online learning environment
• Frequent interaction with students and staff
• Extended computer and screen use
• Occasional evening events (parent conferences, school activities)

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and district approved evaluation tools.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  see attached link

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - CLICK HERE

Application and Selection Procedure:

• Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/
• Completed and submitted online application.
• A current cover letter or letter of interes