2026-27 Paraprofessional Instructional K-12-Literacy-Olander Elementary School

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 24, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: *[https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5642599](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5642599){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} *

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Please apply directly on our job board via the external link provided. Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: **[https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5642599](https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5642599){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Olander Elementary School in grades K-5 while focusing on literacy.**

Pay Range: $18.20-$20.38/hr, based on qualifications and experience*

These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year

Hours/day: 6.5

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Work calendar days: 185

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

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SUMMARY: **

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and/or reinforcing learning skills in oneon-one, small, and/or large student groups. Assist with preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement, and/or monitoring students.

*JOB TASKS: *

Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Implement and support the teacher's instruction plan.

Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student achievement.

Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.

Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects.

Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.

Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups.

Perform other duties as assigned.

*EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: *

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of related experience

Experience working with students in a school setting preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

Criminal background check required for hire

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to *[talent@psdschools.org*](mailto:talent@psdschools.org){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}