A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Out of School Time Special Education Support
Lake County School District Region 1
District-Wide - Leadville, Colorado This job is also posted in Lake County School District -Leadville, CO
Job Details
Job ID:
5907923
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Wages:
$22.02-27.17/hour, includes PERA contributions; Hours are documented on monthly timesheets.
Supervisor:
BOCES Special Education Coordinator
Job Description:
The Out-of-School-Time Special Education Support position promotes the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of students with disabilities in grades K-12. Working under the direction of the BOCES Special Education Coordinator and in collaboration with Out-of-School-Time staff, this position provides direct student support, implements accommodations and behavior plans, reinforces instruction aligned with students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, and helps maintain a positive, inclusive environment where all students can succeed.
Job Calendar:
After-school programming is held Monday through Thursday from 3:30-6:00 p.m. on days when school is in session.
Full-day programming is held from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on most Fridays during the school year.
Project Dream's 2026-2027 out-of-school-time programming runs from August 17, 2026, through June 3, 2027.
This position may be shared among multiple employees if one person is unavailable to work all scheduled shifts.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Must successfully complete all background checks required by District policy and be authorized to work in the United States.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities is preferred.
Experience in elementary, secondary, or special education is preferred.
Must be comfortable responding to students' medical needs, following established medical protocols, and remaining calm under pressure.
Responsibilities:
Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in out-of-school time settings
Maximize participation time, minimizing interruptions and activities non-related to participation
Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff
Observe and document student performance when requested
Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/special education teacher direction or IEP
Reinforce subjects/behaviors that have been taught, across settings
Assist out-of-school time staff in maintaining the activity environment
Helping teach and model student expectations and rules
Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior; implement behavior plans
Provide appropriate modeling for students
Work with students with sensory/processing disorders requiring competencies in patience, flexibility and consistency
Attend medical trainings with the school nurse and provide supervision to students with medical concerns as necessary
Follow all medical and behavioral escalation paths to seek help when appropriate
Contact out-of-school time administrators with behavior issues, as needed
Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)
