District 70's Mission: To Educate Each Student to Achieve His or Her Full Academic Potential
We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.
Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit.
Job Information:
Position: Paraprofessional - INR
Location: Desert Sage Elementary
Work Year: 157 Days, 8 hours per day
Salary Range: $18.63-$47.09 ($18.63-$26.93 for external candidates based on experience and education)
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
The paraprofessional is responsible for assisting students with a wide variety of needs by providing any combination of the following: individualized academic, behavioral, functional life skills and/or social-emotional instruction; medical/health care, feeding and/or hygiene supports; and student assistance with learning, mobility, emotional regulation, health care, and/or communication.
Job Description: Please review the full job description link found at the bottom of this posting for qualifications and details.
** High School Diploma or GED
** MUST be Highly Qualified (Highly Qualified HQ is defined as having 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university, OR having successfully passed the Work Keys Test or Praxis Test for Paraprofessionals, OR having an Associates Degree or higher). Work Keys testing is available through the Work Force Center in Pueblo or Pikes Peak BOCES.
AA or BA Degree
Condition of Employment: Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. All hires will complete a background check.
Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at www.district70.org. Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review.
Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including:
A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department.
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, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its education programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. Inquiries about ADA, Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX may be addressed to the Superintendent of Schools, 24951 US Highway 50 East, Pueblo, Colorado 81006, 719-295-6548 or nondiscrimination@district70.org.
Pueblo County School District 70, Pueblo, Colorado
El Distrito Escolar 70 del Condado de Pueblo no discrimina ilegalmente por motivos de raza, credo, color, sexo, orientaci�n sexual, identidad/expresi�n de g�nero, estado civil, origen nacional, religi�n, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, necesidad de servicios de educaci�n especial, informaci�n gen�tica, estado de embarazo o parto, u otro estado protegido por la ley en la admisi�n o acceso, tratamiento o empleo en sus programas o actividades educativas. Adem�s, la falta de habilidades en el idioma ingl�s no es una barrera para la admisi�n o participaci�n en actividades. Las consultas sobre ADA, Secci�n 504, T�tulo VI y T�tulo IX pueden dirigirse al Superintendente de Escuelas, 301 28th Lane, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. 719-295-6548 or nondiscrimination@district70.org.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under ADA. Inquiries about accommodations may be addressed to the Department of Personnel Services, 24951 Highway 50 East, Pueblo, Colorado, 81006 or hr@district70.org.

Pueblo County School District 70 (D70) is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado where the Fountain River meets the Arkansas River and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. D70 was consolidated from 34 smaller school districts in June of 1950. We are one of the largest geographical school districts in the state of Colorado! D70 educates over 8,000 students from all over Pueblo County.