School Based Behavioral Support Paraeducator

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location : US:CO:LAFAYETTE

School: Angevine Middle

Position Title: School Based Behavioral Support Paraeducator

Position Start Date: August 10, 2026

Position Type: Paraeducators

FTE: 0.875 - 35 hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly

Pay Range:*$23.23 - $30.01


Closing Date: June 21, 2026

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Summary:

The School-Based Behavior Support Paraeducator provides school-wide support to students with Tier 1+ and Tier 2 behavioral, social-emotional, and engagement needs across general educational settings in grades 6-8. This role supports the development of positive classroom and school environments through relationship-building, restorative practices, student check-in/check-out systems, classroom reintegration support, and targeted behavioral interventions. The paraeducator collaborates with teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff to monitor student progress, implement intervention plans, collect and document behavioral data, and provide proactive support that promotes student belonging, accountability, and success. The position also assists in crisis response and de-escalation in accordance with established school and district protocols while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and district expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide school-wide behavioral, social-emotional, and engagement support to students in the general education setting by implementing intervention plans, collecting and documenting student data, providing proactive support to promote student belonging and engagement in the classroom; and assisting in crisis situations in accordance with established school and district protocols, laws, and evidence-based practices under the direction of assigned staff.
• Provide direct student support in building the skills/strategies to successfully follow individualized plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, administration and support staff on implementation, progress monitoring and refining of individual student plans.
• Consult and collaborate with administration and support staff to address student barriers to learning using strengths-based approaches that respect student autonomy, communication and needs.
• Ongoing collection of student progress monitoring data to inform student progress on specified goals over time.
• Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
• Participate in student support meetings to support implementation of student plans and maintain behavioral, de-escalation, and restorative justice skill specialty.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR, and First Aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
• Support eloping students by keeping them within 3-5 feet to ensure the student remains safe. Must be physically able to run with students to keep them safe in close proximity.
• When requested, provide input and/or participate in parent meetings to address student progress and need to successfully be engaged in the general education classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one years of relevant experience working with students with behavioral needs.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.
• Must be able to run or jog when needed for student safety.
• Experience working with children.

Preferred:

• Candidates with current or previous experience as Registered Behavior Technician, Restorative JusticeCoordinators, or Special Education Paraprofessionals.
• Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people.
• Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
• Experience working with school-aged students.

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).


BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does 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 and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - View phone number on click.appcast.io; Office for Civil Rights -