Special Education Assistant Jobs in Glenwood Springs, CO

A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.

This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.

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Special Education Paraprofessional: Mild to Moderate

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago

Status: Full Time, 34 hours per week, 4 Day school week Title: Special Education Paraprofessional: MM Location: Rifle Middle School Salary Range : In District Experience Salary Range: $17.41-$38.44...

Special Education Paraprofessional SSN

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Status : Part-Time, 29 hours per week, M-th Title: Special Education Paraprofessional, Significant Support Needs Location : Highland Elementary School, Rifle CO Salary Range: *In district experience...

Significant Support Needs Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Status : Part Time, 29 hours per week, 153 days per year Title: Special Education Paraprofessional: MM Location : Kathryn Senor Elementary, New Castle CO Salary Range: *In District Experience Salary...

Special Education Paraprofessional: Mild to Moderate Students

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Status- Part-Time- 153 Days Per Year, 29 hours per week Title : Special Education Paraprofessional: Mild to Moderate Students Location : Wamsley Elementary School, Rifle CO 81650 Salary Range: *Classified...

Special Education Paraprofessional (Wellspring)

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Status: Full Time, 34 Hours Per Week Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Location: Rilfe, CO 81650 Salary Range : In District Experience Salary Range: $17.41-$38.44 No in district experience range...

Special Education Paraprofessional:Transitions

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

The rifle bears- Visit Rifle- Status : Full-Time- 34 Hours Per Week, 153 Days Per year Title : Special Education Paraprofessional: Transitions Program Location : Rifle High School, Rifle, CO 81650 Salary...

Mild/Mod Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Status: Full Time, 34 hours per week, 153 Days Per Year Title: Special Education Paraprofessional: SSN Location: Rifle Middle School Salary Range : In District Experience Salary Range: 17.41-38.44 No...

Special Education Paraprofessional-Affective Needs

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Status : Full-Time, 34 Hours Per Week, 153 Days Title : Special Education Paraprofessional-Affective Needs Location : Wamsley Elementary School, Rifle CO Salary Range: *Classified no in district experience...

(2025-2026) Kindergarten/1st Grade Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Provide instructional support to individuals and small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher Assist in implementing lesson plans and learning activities...

English Language Development Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

The Cub Way; Build your mind, inspire your heart, nourish your body, own your life! We treat everyone with respect, we find the good in others and seek to share the best of ourselves. Please click...

Special Education Paraprofessional: MM

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Status : Part Time, 29 hours per week, 153 days per year Title: Special Education Para MM Location : Highland Elementary School, Rifle CO Salary Range: *In district experience only-17.41-38.44 *No in...

Significant Support Needs Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Elk Creek Elementary is located in New Castle, Colorado, which serves as the gateway to the Western Colorado Rocky Mountains and is located along the Colorado River. New Castle is a charming...

Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Coal Ridge High School Administration is seeking a full-time, 153 day per year, Special Education Paraprofessional....

Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Status : Part-Time, 29 Hours Per Week, 153 Days Per Year Title : Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional Location : Wamsley Elementary School, Rifle CO Salary Range: *Classified no in district...

(2025-2026) Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • 60+ days ago

Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans. Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities....

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Special Education Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Teaching Assistant with Special Education & Phonics Course
Are you passionate about supporting children with diverse educational needs? The Teaching Assistant with Special Education & Phonics Course is designed for individuals looking to make a...
Special Education
This course is part of a D2L/Educator and Leadership Institute (ELI) suite of online learning programmes. The programmes aim to boost knowledge in 4 areas: Special Education, School Leadership,...
MathTrackX: Special Functions
Understand trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and how they can be applied in the real world. This course is part two of the MathTrackX XSeries Program which has been designed to...

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Salary for Special Education Assistant Jobs in Glenwood Springs, CO

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Highest Education Level

Special Education Assistants in Glenwood Springs, CO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.0%
Master's Degree
33.0%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%


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