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Harrison School District 2

SPED Paraprofessional/The Autism Program

Harrison School District 2, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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SPED Paraprofessional / The Autism Program

role at

Harrison School District 2

for the School Year 2025-2026. The position requires a 183‑workday calendar schedule of 7–7.5 hours/day (determined by school).

Hourly Pay Rate:

$18.60+ (Salary placement is based on experience). Compensation will include an additional $1.00/hour for paraprofessionals in Center‑Based Special Education programs: Affective Needs, SSN, CSD, and TAP. Full pay range available on the ESP Salary Schedule: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

Job Summary : Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small, and large group settings. Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum. Supervise and facilitate students in classroom and various settings including lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra‑curricular activities, or on‑the‑job training.

Help and support students with special needs including emotional issues, self‑help skills, fine and gross motor skills, visual, auditory, physical, medical, and health needs, educational, pre‑vocational, and life skills, in a least restrictive environment.

Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem‑solving techniques and conflict resolution. Enforce district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals.

Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback, and support to building staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.

Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while maintaining student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including FERPA.

Attend and participate in district and building in‑service opportunities and committee work.

(Elementary/K‑8) Perform crossing guard duties as assigned by school administration, including attending crossing guard training and directing children and traffic at assigned crosswalks to ensure safe crossing.

(Elementary/K‑8) Perform lunchroom monitor duties as assigned by school administration, including assisting students with lining up to receive lunches, helping students open items on their trays, enforcing lunchroom rules, leading students to the lunchroom, dismissing students from the lunchroom, wiping down tables, and assisting with indoor activities during inclement weather.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; upload/scan transcripts if applicable.

0–2 years experience; experience working with children with special needs preferred.

Knowledge of child development and behavior management preferred.

CPR and First Aid preferred.

Core District Special Education Paraprofessional training or requirements must be acquired within 36 months of hire.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Basic English, writing, and communication skills.

Basic knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Note:

Applicants who upload transcripts or certifications may choose to redact dates. An un‑redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. Submitted resumes may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school or post‑secondary education.

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Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Education and Training

Industries Primary and Secondary Education

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