PARAPROFESSIONAL FULL-TIME LIBERTY COMMON JUNIOR HIGH

Liberty Common School is seeking a special-education paraprofessional beginning August 2026 at the Liberty Common Junior High School. 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 Liberty Common Junior High School currently enrolls 250 students grades 7-8.

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: July 2026

Academic Support Team Duties:

• Proctoring and managing the Testing Center and maintaining fidelity with testing materials.

• Help provide support to all Liberty students who are serviced on Read Act, ELD, 504, and IEP plans, and students at risk and in need of academic or behavioral supports.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
• Providing academic and behavioral support to students under the direct supervision of the AST Coordinator.
• Assisting small groups and individuals with class lessons and reinforce study skills and organization. 
• Assisting students with specialized reading or math curriculum to meet goals of Individualized Education Plans under the direction of the Academic Support Team Coordinator. 
• Working collaboratively with general education teachers and parents to meet identified student goals.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Academic Support Coordinator

Administrative Duties:

• Preparing classroom materials, administering tests, and maintaining student files.
• Collecting progress-monitoring data and documenting student achievement. 
• Creating calendars of daily work, long term assignments, and assessments for general education classes.

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.
• Minimum of a two-year degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating tutoring, writing, math, and organizational skills to support students in 7th-8th grade.
• Adept interpersonal skills conducive to achieving these objectives.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, use time efficiently, follow instructions, attend to details, and have flexibility.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet utilization, and general aptitude for learning new software applications.

Preferred Characteristics: 

• Experience and proficiency in teaching Junior High math (Pre-Alg., Algebra), English (Grammar, Writing), science, history, or Latin.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Suite including Excel.
• Strong organizational skills.

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.

 Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

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, see http://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

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to: Mrs. Janice Garland, AST Coordinator

Liberty Common Junior High School

1825 Sharp Pointe Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. 

Or e-mail to: jgarland@libertycommon.org.

This employer utilizes E-Verify.

Salary : $17 - $20