Job: Behavioral Support Paraeducator

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $18.21-$19.27/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Start Date:  As mutually agreed upon for the 2025-2026 School Year
Position Type:  Full-time, follow the School Calendar (165 days)
Location:  District-wide 
Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education: $18.21-$19.27 per hour. 

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Longevity and professional development incentives.
        
Purpose of the Job:
The Behavior Support Paraprofessional works under the close and ongoing supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and building site administrator to provide direct, evidence-based behavioral intervention services to students in special education and general education who are engaging in challenging behaviors. Responsibilities include: implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs designed by the BCBA, training school staff on BIP’s and skill programs, completing fidelity checks on data collection and program implementation as well as supporting the BCBA in the behavior assessment process. The behavior support paraprofessional will support students and staff in a way that fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role requires a strong commitment to ethical practices, data collection, and collaboration with school teams, families, and other professionals.

Education: 

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Must be willing to complete a 40 hour Registered Behavior Technician Training (Training is approved to be used for salary movement)

Experience: 

• Working with children or adolescents with special needs, particularly those with behavioral challenges and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder, in a school or clinical setting is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with and experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and families.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Basic technology competency for job-related functions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.

Licenses/Certificates: 

• RBT Certification preferred (see above) 

Other Criteria:  

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First Aid certification preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs)
• Physical strength and coordination to meet the educational, physical and emotional needs of students assigned.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements. 

Essential Duties of the Job:  (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Professional Conduct and Reliability:
• • Demonstrate reliability in attendance and work performance
  • Present a professional appearance and maintain a clean, organized workspace
  • Foster positive relationships with students, peers, and the public
  • Ability to be flexible and accept new assignments based on student need
• Student Support:
• • Implement individualized skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direct supervision of a BCBA.
  • Provide one-on-one and small group instruction as directed by the BCBA
  • Support students in various school settings, including classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and during transitions, to promote positive social-emotional and academic growth.
  • Utilize de-escalation strategies and crisis prevention intervention techniques in accordance with district-approved methods to ensure student and classroom safety.
• Data Collection and Documentation:
• • Accurately collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior and skill acquisition, including frequency, duration, ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) data, and task analysis.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate notes and progress monitoring documentation as assigned
  • Assist the BCBA with skill acquisition and behavioral assessments as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• • Communicate effectively and professionally with the BCBA, teachers, special education staff, administrators, and other team members regarding student progress, challenges, and intervention fidelity.
  • Collaborate with the school team, to ensure a cohesive approach to student support.
  • Participate in team meetings, in-service programs, and professional development sessions as assigned.
  • Model appropriate behavioral interventions and provide support to other school staff members in implementing behavior plans.
• Professionalism and Ethics:
• • Maintain strict confidentiality of student information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
  • Demonstrate a patient, understanding, and empathetic attitude towards students with diverse needs and backgrounds.
  • Commit to ongoing training and development related to clinical skills, professional ethics, and current best practices in behavior analysis.
• Technology and Data Security:
• • Maintain confidentiality and safeguard district data by following security protocols
  • Report any suspected breaches of data confidentiality or integrity
• Requires movement across the district to support students at different levels as directed by the BCBA
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other:  

• Proficient with a variety of standard office equipment and specialized equipment as needed based on individual student accommodations

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job: (The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; feel or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, waist to overhead, waist to floor and overhead to floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a school setting.  Travel from site to site may occasionally; be exposed  to wet and/or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges is generally quiet with occasional increase when working events or with equipment. Classroom and 1:1 settings as well as possible outside supervisory duties in inclement weather. Must be able to work in person.

Mental Functions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze and compute.  Frequently required to compare, communicate, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and compile.  Occasionally required to copy, synthesize and negotiate.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled
Screening of Applications: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered 

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.