RCM is looking for a paraprofessional for a middle school in Lafayette, CO.  This is a full time position, Mon- Fri 8:30-3:45pm from now until March 13, 2026, in person at the middle school location.  Interviews conducted now.

Summary:
Assists students with intensive needs in both the regular and special education classrooms. This includes behavioral, academic, health and other types of supports.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to special education students in the regular and special education classrooms.
• Supports may include assisting students by adapting work, monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior, implementing health care plans, toileting assistant, academic support etc.
• Assist children in the cafeteria, at recess, in labs or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
• Assist in crisis situations often involving physically aggressive students including, but not limited to, restraining and documentation.
• Understand state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to management of behaviors and protocol safeguards. Implement specialized therapy programs.
• These supports are defined in student individualized education plans (IEP) and are provided under the direct supervision of the case manager/teacher.
• Mentor, support and assist students with a variety of abilities and disabilities to become competent, independent adults.
• Assist students and case manager/teachers on field trips.
• Assist with administering tests or assessments.
• Assist case manager/teacher with paperwork and documentation of progress on goals and plans.
• Maintain student confidentiality, following state regulations and district protocols around confidentiality.
• Collaborate with special education teacher/case manager on implementation of individual student plans.
• Attend required professional development, including CPI, CPR and First Aid. Maintain certification in these areas.
• Follow behavior support plans, both proactive supports and crisis management, including appropriate use of CPI and maintaining student confidentiality.
• When requested, attend IEP annual or tri-annual meetings as well as staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; diaper, feed; complete other delegated nursing and health care duties.

Preferred:

• Experience working with children.
• Positive communication, interaction and work experience with diverse people.
• Basic bilingual skills (English/Spanish) – not required

Schedule
2025-2026 School Year – Full Time – Will follow Academic Calendar

Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability insurance
401K Flex Spending
Referral Bonus Program
Weekly Direct Deposit

Compensation
$25-$30/hour – based on experience and location of assignment

About Us
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.