Garnet Mesa Elementary School
1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional
Full Time
7 Hours per Day
171 days per year
2026-2027 School Year
$17.19/hour + Depending on Experience
Health Insurance is available through the School District
Retirement benefits through PERA
Minimum Qualifications:
Proven ability to work with special needs children
General knowledge of school curriculum
Ability to work under the supervision of special education teachers
The position may have the potential exposure to students with social/emotional behavior issues
Required to meet Highly Qualified status (High School Diploma/GED and Associate degree or 48 hours of college credit or have passed the Work Keys test)
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and supporting students.
(Contingent on student enrollment)
Must Pass and pay for a Fingerprint/Background Check
Must be willing to complete the WorkKeys Test or have 48 hours of College Credits
Equal Employment Opportunity
In compliance with Titles VI and 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, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and applicable Colorado law, Delta County School District 50J is committed to equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in its educational programs, activities, services, or employment. For complete information, please refer to Board Policy AC: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity.
