Substitute Paraeducator-Special Education

Horizons K-8 School

4545 Sioux Dr.

Boulder CO

Job Vacancy:Paraeducator Substitute - Horizons K8 School

Effective date of hire:Ongoing

Closing Date:October 4 2026

Summary:

Horizons K-8 School located in south Boulder has a rich history of academic excellence. The Horizons community takes great pride in attending to the whole child through an atmosphere of respect responsibility safety and kindness throughout the school. A consistently high-performing school Horizons emphasizes multi-age groupings diverse perspectives full inclusion service learning teacher-guided student choice community building authentic and active learning experiences outdoor education use of technology and project-based instruction. Our 375 students are in classes of approximately 20-22 guided by an exemplary group of teacher leaders. The school is governed through a horizontal structure that includes faculty staff parents and administration. Portfolio-based assessments and reflections along with student-led conferences replace traditional report cards and grades.

Our mission is to guide K-8 students to become self-directed learners in a supportive collaborative environment rooted in critical thinking justice and choice. At Horizons K-8 School we strive to make our school an exciting inclusive place to work teach learn create and innovate by actively fostering a respectful and responsible environment where all community members - staff students and families - are included.

Position Description:

We are looking for para substitutes to come join our Horizons K8 team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Para Substitute:Assists students with needs in both the regular and special education classrooms. This includes behavioral academic health and other types of support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care to students as needed
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Provide careful and effective supervision of students
• Carry out instructional/behavioral objectives for individuals or small groups of students with disabilities
• Use positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a safe environment
• Maintain a clean and safe physical environment

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma completion of GED or equivalent
• Completion of Colorado Dept of Human Services criminal background screening and CBI fingerprints
• Excellent collaboration interpersonal and communication skills
• Completed and submitted Horizons K-8 online application

Preferred:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Advanced interpersonal relation skills
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Tolerance for moderate noise level
• Comfort with physical activities such as standing walking reaching stooping kneeling or crouching
• Comfort with exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Salary:The FY25 Horizons para sub hourly rate is $21.25/hr. This is an as-needed position paid on an hourly basis.

To Apply:Complete application at Haugher Head of School:

Horizons K-8 is an equal opportunity educational institution and is committed to the goal of building a diverse faculty and staff. Applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

We do 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 of employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: Office for Civil Rights.