About this opportunity
Boulder Valley School District lists this Substitute Paraeducator-Special Education opportunity in boulder, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Horizons K-8 School
4545 Sioux Dr.
Boulder, CO
Job Vacancy: Paraeducator Substitute - Horizons K8 School
Effective date of hire: Ongoing
Closing Date: October 4, 2026
Summary:
Horizons K-8 School, located in south Boulder, has a rich history of academic excellence. The Horizons community takes great pride in attending to the whole child through an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, safety and kindness throughout the school. A consistently high-performing school, Horizons emphasizes multi-age groupings, diverse perspectives, full inclusion, service learning, teacher-guided student choice, community building, authentic and active learning experiences, outdoor education, use of technology, and project-based instruction. Our 375 students are in classes of approximately 20-22, guided by an exemplary group of teacher leaders. The school is governed through a horizontal structure that includes faculty, staff, parents and administration. Portfolio-based assessments and reflections, along with student-led conferences, replace traditional report cards and grades.
Our mission is to guide K-8 students to become self-directed learners in a supportive, collaborative environment rooted in critical thinking, justice, and choice. At Horizons K-8 School we strive to make our school an exciting, inclusive place to work, teach, learn, create, and innovate by actively fostering a respectful and responsible environment where all community members - staff, students and families - are included.
Position Description:
We are looking for para substitutes to come join our Horizons K8 team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Para Substitute: Assists students with needs in both the regular and special education classrooms. This includes behavioral, academic, health and other types of support.
Responsibilities:
Provide personal care to students as needed
Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting of up to 50 pounds
Provide careful and effective supervision of students
Carry out instructional/behavioral objectives for individuals or small groups of students with disabilities
Use positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a safe environment
Maintain a clean and safe physical environment
Qualifications
Required: High school diploma, completion of GED, or equivalent
Completion of Colorado Dept of Human Services criminal background screening and CBI fingerprints
Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
Completed and submitted Horizons K-8 online application
Preferred: Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Advanced interpersonal relation skills
Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
Tolerance for moderate noise level
Comfort with physical activities such as standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching
Comfort with exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Salary: The FY25 Horizons para sub hourly rate is $21.25/hr. This is an as-needed position, paid on an hourly basis.
To Apply: Complete application at
Contact: Kristin Haugher, Head of School:
Horizons K-8 is an equal opportunity educational institution and is committed to the goal of building a diverse faculty and staff. Applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to and treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: Office for Civil Rights.
Worksite address
boulder, CO, 80301, US
Who can apply
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