2026-27 Paraprofessional Vocational (ACE)-Timnath Middle/High School

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on July 14, 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=5788079{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} *Information specific to this position: 2026-27 school year at Timnath Middle-High School. Supporting ACE program and lunch supervision. Scheduled hours are 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. ** Pay Range: $20.02-$22.42/hour, based on qualifications and experience ** ** Hours/day: 4 ** ** Work calendar days: 185 ** ** Duration of position: Ongoing ** ** Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **SUMMARY: ** Responsible for assisting the ACE Coordinator with coordinating and implementing the Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) program, including assisting in arranging job opportunities and interviews, job coaching, providing transportation to and from work sites and evaluating student progress/needs. The ACE vocational program provides work experience, related classroom instruction and vocational transition planning for high school students with special needs. **JOB TASKS: ** 1. Assist students in learning the skills needed for specific jobs and in obtaining necessary tools for jobs (clothing, shoes, watch, etc.). 2. Collaborate with job sites on District's expectations, student progress, documentation and evaluation. 3. Observe and record student progress on the job site and make modifications or adjustments based on evaluations. 4. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 5. Transport students to and from work in district van or assist with public transportation. 6. Assist in arranging job sites in the community for students. Make new community contacts for future job sites and arrange interviews with students and businesses. 7. Develop job tasks and expectations with employers and coaches. 8. Plan learning experiences for students with ACE Coordinator. 9. Prepare documentation and reports on student progress/needs. 10. Schedule meetings between ACE Coordinator, instructors, students, parents and/or employers to communicate student progress/needs. 11. Attend appropriate in-service meetings, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions. 12. Perform other duties as assigned. **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: ** • High school diploma or equivalent • One year of related experience • Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable • Experience working with special needs students preferred • Criminal background check required for hire • Valid Colorado Driver's License • District Small Vehicle Permit required after hire • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 1 month of hire • Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire) Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}