Liberty Common School is seeking a special-education paraprofessional beginning August 2026 at the Liberty Common Elementary School (Aristotle campus). Liberty Common School is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado utilizing the Core Knowledge© curriculum and timeless principles of classically oriented education. The Aristotle campus currently enrolls over 420 students grades k-6.
Liberty Common School follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades k–8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The school’s mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society. This is done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for her/his academic effort.
The special education paraprofessional is part of the special education and academic support collaborative team. Successful applicants report to the Academic Support Team (AST) Coordinator. Applicants should be dedicated to the mastery of an academic discipline and knowledge-based curriculum.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-time
WORK HOURS: 35-40 hours per week
PAY RANGE: $16.50-$20.00/hour
REPORTS TO: AST Coordinator
REVISION DATE: April 2026
Minimum Essential Duties:
-
Assist students with behavioral challenges and maintain high classroom expectations.
-
Provide tutoring and organizational help to both students with special education plans and other students at risk under the direct supervision of the coordinator and interventionist.
-
Help implement individualized educational plans as specified by IEP documents.
-
Assist small groups and individuals with lessons, practice exercises, and monitor seat-work for understanding.
-
Help provide support to all Liberty students who are at risk, have grades below a C, and are on Read Act, ELD, 504, and IEP plans.
-
Assist in the implementation of any behavioral management system as specified by the special education team.
-
Construct and acquire instructional materials designed by the supervising teachers.
-
Share ideas and concerns clearly and professionally with the rest of the team.
-
Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
-
Assist students with specialized reading or math techniques under supervision of special-education coordinator.
-
Help with teacher communication regarding the progress and interventions for students who receive AST services.
-
Provide paraprofessional support as outlined above to other professionals on the special education team when needed.
-
Other responsibilities as directed by the Academic Support Coordinator.
Physical Requirements:
-
Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
-
Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently.
-
Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
-
Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers.
-
Must be able to use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers.
Minimum Requirements:
-
Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty’s history and philosophy and to uphold and promote the mission and values of the school.
-
Demonstrated competence in a relevant discipline.
-
Ability to support effective instructional delivery.
-
Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers & other staff as a team to improve students' education.
-
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet utilization, and general aptitude for learning new software applications.
Preferred Characteristics:
-
Experience in behavior intervention.
Benefits:
-
Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
-
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability insurance.
-
Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.
EEO STATEMENT
Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT
All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School.
For more information about Liberty Common School, visit www.libertycommon.org
A complete application includes nothing less than the following items:
-
Letter of application
-
Resume
-
Statement of educational philosophy
-
Transcript photocopy
-
Three references with phone numbers.
-
A signed statement of attestation disclosing whether generative Artificial Intelligence has been used in composing any of the four required application documents. If so, include unambiguous and precise indication(s) as to which segments contain AI-generated words or passages, which AI tool(s) is used, and the extent to which AI-generation is represented in your five-part application.
This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.
Mail to:
Mrs. Katie Snyder, Academic Support Team Coordinator
Liberty Common School
2130 West Horsetooth Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Or e-mail to: [email protected]
Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.
This employer utilizes E-Verify.
