SPED Educational Assistant
Stem School Highlands Ranch·Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Stem School Highlands Ranch·Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Provide dedicated one-on-one academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to a student throughout the school day. Implement individualized behavior and safety plans while maintaining accurate documentation of student progress.
Position Description STEM School Highlands Ranch is seeking a full-time SPED Educational Assistant to provide dedicated one-on-one support to a student. This position is scheduled for up to 40 hours per week throughout the school year. The employee will work collaboratively with teachers, student-support staff, and school leadership to support the student’s academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide attentive, compassionate individual support to ensure student safety and engagement throughout the school day Provide proactive behavioral support during classroom activities, transitions, and less-structured or unscheduled times, including arrival, dismissal, passing periods, lunch, recess, and other common-area activities Implement the student’s individualized behavior and safety plans with consistency and fidelity, as directed by the student-support team Collect and maintain accurate documentation related to behavior, interventions, transitions, and student progress Support the student’s participation in classroom activities, transitions, and common areas Collaborate with teachers, student support teams, and administrators Follow school policies, confidentiality standards, and directions from staff Perform other tasks as assigned to support school operations
High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to pass a criminal background check Strong commitment to student learning and development Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Responsive and proactive communication with students and faculty Experience working in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment preferred
August 31, 2026.
Market context
In Colorado, teaching assistant openings are often driven by classroom support needs, student services, and school staffing cycles. These roles can be competitive because employers may look for reliability, a high school diploma or equivalent, Safe Environment compliance, and respect for the Catholic faith. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and readiness to meet any school-specific compliance steps before applying.