Durango School District is accepting applications for an Instructional Paraeducator at Animas Valley Elementary School for the 26/27 school year. This position will be M-F, .63 FTE, 25.2 hrs/wk. Includes full benefits. Position begins August 17, 2026.

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1134 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district (pro-rated for late start)

Job Title: Instructional Paraeducator Pay Grade: ESP Salary Schedule

Job Family: Student Support FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Services and School Base Prepared Date: July 1, 2015, 7/1/20; 05/26/23

Typical Work Year: 9 months

SUMMARY Assist teacher with instructing students, reinforcing materials and skills, implementing curriculum, maintaining technology, and/or managing student behavior. Assist in supervising students throughout the day.

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.

The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.
- May assist teachers with one or more of the following: implementing lesson plans; maintaining classroom; reinforcing skills and materials; administering, scoring, and/or recording assessment information; progress monitoring students; preparing instructional materials; performing clerical duties; maintaining files, records, and/or progress reports; preparing learning environment with needed supplies and materials; tutoring; and/or leading activities with small groups or one-on-one.
- Supervise and monitor student behavior during daily activities (cafeteria, playground, hallway, to/from buses, cross walks, field

📌 Instructional Paraeducator (Durango)
🏢 Durango School District 9-R
📍 Durango