Top 72 School Jobs in Grand Junction, Co

Paralibrarian, Elementary
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $17.83 - $20.27 an hour
- 4 hour shift
- School experience
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Health insurance
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Administrative Assistant (AA55) 8/27/2026
GOAL ACADEMY —Clifton, CO
- $36,000 - $38,000 a month
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Secretary, Athletics - Activities
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $22.58 - $25.13 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- High school
- Word processing
14d
Operations Coordinator, Davis School of Business
Colorado Mesa University —Grand Junction, CO
- $47,000 - $57,000 a year
- Online Application
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- Writing skills
- Health insurance
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Educational Assistant
Caprock Academy —Grand Junction, CO
- $15.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
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Custodian I
Colorado Mesa University —Grand Junction, CO
- $18.78 - $26.29 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
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- Opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan
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Academic Coach (PP185) Closing 8/31/2026
GOAL ACADEMY —Grand Junction, CO
- $30,000 - $35,000 a year
- Bilingual
- School experience
- High school
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
7d
Paraprofessional, Preschool (Additional Support)-
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $17.03 - $19.35 an hour
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Health insurance
After School Tutor
Riverside Education Centers —Grand Junction, CO
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Referral program
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Support Staff Substitute Paraprofessional/Secretary/Health Assistant (pool open for the 2026-27 school year)
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $16.30 - $19.80 an hour
- Online Application
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Criminal background check
Nutritional Services Associate
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $17.83 - $20.27 an hour
- High school
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
7d
Carpenter
Mesa County Valley School District 51 —Mesa County, CO
- $24.49 - $27.28 an hour
- Year round work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
7d
CDL Examiner
Sage Truck Driving Schools —Grand Junction, CO
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Local
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Travel School Psychologist | Grand Junction, Colorado
Soliant —Grand Junction, CO
- $39.46 - $59.46 an hour
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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School Psychologist (PSY) - School - (PSY - School)
AMN Healthcare —Grand Junction, CO
- $2,239 - $2,307 a week
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
School Psychologist (PSY) - School - (PSY - School)
AMN Healthcare —Grand Junction, CO
- $2,239 - $2,307 a week
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
School Psychologist
ESS Clinical —Colorado
- $69 - $79 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
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School Speech Language Pathologist - Grand Junction, Colorado
ProCare Therapy —Grand Junction, CO
- $49.73 - $62.73 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Travel School Speech Language Pathologist - Grand Junction, CO
ProCare Therapy —Grand Junction, CO
- $49.73 - $62.73 an hour
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (CF or CCC) 26-27 School Year
Soliant —Palisade, CO
- $45 - $60 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Paralibrarian, Elementary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 -
Mesa County, CO

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Job Details

$17.83 - $20.27 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Clerical experience

Full Job Description

JobID: 12775

Position Type:
School Support Staff/Paraprofessional, Library/Paralibrarian

Date Posted:
8/20/2026

Location:
New Emerson Elementary

Closing Date:
8/26/2026

Job Title: Paralibrarian, Elementary

Pay Program: Support Staff

Pay Range: CH 6 ($17.83-$20.27)

Work Year: 171 days / 4 hours per day

VISION: To Engage, Equip, and Empower Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day.

SUMMARY: Paralibrarians provide support services to each elementary school with worked focused on two overarching goals of developing independent library users and fostering a love of reading. This employee has a variety of responsibilities related to daily library operations, maintaining an inventory of high interest literature, and managing resources including the school's annual library budget. Other expectations for paralibrarians include coordinating book fairs and as is possible, working with Teachers collaboratively aligning library lessons and activities with curriculum and current learning. Paralibrarians hold a mezzanine role as support staff providing instructional lessons, implementing classroom management techniques which requires a high level of professionalism and coordination with administration and teachers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Responsibility Descriptions

Elementary library schedules are flexible and reflect the unique context and master schedule of each school building. Paralibrarians plan prepare, and deliver informative literacy lessons independent of certified teachers. Lesson delivery times vary building to building but 15-20 minute lessons is a targeted best practice. Lessons include for instance the Dewey Decimal System, understanding fiction and non-fiction, accessing the Marmot Library Catalog platforms, and downloading electronic books onto their Chromebook®. Remaining library time includes a variety of activities including independent reading or reading to students in group story time. Employee may also assist students in conducting library research in a variety of medium including print', electronic, and multimedia resources.

Managing the school's library inventory is the primary administrative responsibility for the Paralibrarian. Employee oversees and evaluates print materials and software for inclusion and purchase at their location using District approved library vendors. Book orders are conducted a minimum of annually, usually each fall, and include the full spectrum of elementary reading levels. Library inventory is developed over time, influenced by past and current curriculum focus, and holds some elements unique to each location's culture, academic goals, and ancillary fundraising activities. Paralibrarians build library collections analyzing percentage complete for subject matter targeting high interest materials and student curiosity. Bi-lingual and electronic library offerings are developed based on individual school's interests and needs. Employee is responsible for receiving and shelving received information.

Daily duties include checking items in and out, re-shelving items and generating overdue notices. Employee also responds to emails and state wide interlibrary loan correspondence and requests. Paralibrarians are required to report library and inventory statistical data for District level reporting or for other administrative projects as requested.

School book fairs are annual events at many elementary school sites. Book fairs are fund raising events that simultaneously foster and support a love of reading with elementary learners. Depending on the support and expectations of building Principals some paralibrarians may organize and coordinate this event. In other scenarios, these events may be organized by school fund raising groups such as the Parent/Teacher Organization and the paralibrarian supports these events in the capacity they are able based on their schedule and other duties. Book fairs can be held in-person/on site or virtually and may offer printed, electronic or a combination of materials and many schools organize both a fall and spring fundraising event.

School libraries are sometimes used as a safe place for student's addressing temporary behavior issues. Time Out' for a student may occur in the library and the employee follows their school's protocols and processes for addressing these temporary but possibly disruptive occurrences.

Employee is encouraged to attend quarterly District level paralibrarians meetings and trainings. Attendance at such meetings may require temporary scheduling adjustments to accommodate times not a part of the employee's regular hours. Paralibrarian is encouraged to work with their school administrator to accommodate quarterly attendance in these meetings/trainings

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required with courses in business, library/media management or other related field desirable*;
Minimum of one years' experience in clerical or administrative support role required; preference for prior school district experience;
Preference given for prior experience working directly with students;

Acceptable demonstration of education and/or experience is at the sole discretion of the District.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Colorado driver's license or official form of identification required;
Successful passing of criminal background check required for hire;
Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by supervisor.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Well-developed oral communication and phone etiquette skills in English;
Oral Spanish language skills desirable;
Well-developed customer service, public relations, and interpersonal relationship building skills;
Strong professional written-communication skills;
Strong ability to work independently as needed with minimal direction and/or supervision;
Strong research and organizational skills;
Working knowledge and awareness of laws and statutes as outlined in the:
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015),
- Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA),
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA, 1996);
Ability to apply basic math & bookkeeping skills and calculations with a high-degree of accuracy;
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job, especially as related to student issues;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
Ability to be adaptable and flexible with critical thinking and problem-solving/resolution capabilities;
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures;
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds;
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals;
Operating knowledge of and experience with G-Suite software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and email;
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.;
Operating knowledge and ability to access District's Approved Vendor websites within 60 days of hire;

Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits

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