Top 86 Special education para Jobs in Thornton, Co

Title 1 Para, Special Programs
Adams 12 Five Star Schools —Thornton, CO
- $21.87 - $27.64 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Title 1 ParaEducator, Special Programs
Adams 12 Five Star Schools —Thornton, CO
- $21.34 - $26.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
5d
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA - POOLED
TALENT ACQUISITION AND ONBOARDING 2 —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, KINDERGARTEN
Knapp Elementary School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
Preschool Paraprofessional
27J Schools —Brighton, CO
- From $20.89 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
6d
PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, MODERATE NEEDS
Cory Elementary School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
SY 26/27 Special Education Teacher (Westminster) $3k-$5k Sign-On Bonus
The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students —Westminster, CO
- $60,000 - $75,500 a year
- Classroom
- Management
- High school
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Special Education Teacher (SPED)- $2,000 Sign on Bonus!
Community Autism Services —Aurora, CO
- $65,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- High school
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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K-12 Teacher's Assistant (7117)
Unlimited Instruction, LLC —Aurora, CO
- $19.34 an hour
- Temporary
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Referral program
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8d
K-12 Teacher's Assistant (7117)
Unlimited Instruction, LLC —Centennial, CO
- $19.34 an hour
- Temporary
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Referral program
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8d
PARAPROFESSIONAL, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MI-A (Autism) Center Program - KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Swigert International Elementary School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
PARAPROFESSIONAL, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
Munroe Elementary School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
Direct Support Para Educator
Public School —Denver, CO
- From $22.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Preschool Paraeducator (Assistant)
Aurora Public Schools —Aurora, CO
- $20.00 - $29.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
4d
Behavioral Tech/Para Professional (Westminster)
The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students —Westminster, CO
- $22.50 - $24.50 an hour
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, MILD MODERATE, 3RD GRADE
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment ES —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, 6TH-8TH GRADE
Morey Middle School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - 9TH-12TH GRADE
John F Kennedy High School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
PARAPROFESSIONAL - 1:1 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, 6TH-8TH GRADE
Morey Middle School —Denver, CO
- $22.82 an hour
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
Part-Time Para Educator
St James Parish & School —Denver, CO
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED

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Title 1 Para, Special Programs

Adams 12 Five Star Schools -
Thornton, CO

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Job Details

$21.87 - $27.64 an hour

Benefits

457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

JobID: 15284

Position Type:
ParaEducator - Special Ed/Title I Para,Special Programs

Date Posted:
7/8/2026

Location:
Hillcrest Elementary School

Closing Date:
08/13/2026

GRADE: G8 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $21.87 - $27.64)
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $21.87
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 34
FTE: 0.85
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 060724
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT/REGULAR
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY: Assist students in Specialized Programs by providing specialized individualized instruction; including academic support, monitoring behaviors, and functional life skills in a Title I designated school. Assist student in maintaining personal health and hygiene functions; assist students to and from classes and bus stops.

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.
Provide support in general education setting in order for students to fully participate in class activities. Assist students in Specialized Programs by tutoring, adapting work and monitoring and enforcing social and acceptable behavior. May assist with administering testing or assessments, may assist with homework. Assist instructor with related paperwork. Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on physical progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

Assist special needs students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene, including working with trach, feeding tubes, and catherization. Support behavior plan implementation. Utilize CPI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) techniques and safety monitoring.
Sanitize, disinfect, and clean learning environment and general work area of all bodily fluids.
Facilitates and encourages speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
Must meet one of the following requirements, which are:
- AA or (2) year college degree, OR
- Passing of state CDE approved paraprofessional examination, OR
- Complete Personal Commitment Plan to meet requirements within a defined timeline
Willing to work with students receiving special education services (training opportunities provided).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

Criminal background check required for hire.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
CPR and First Aid certifications required within (3) months after entering position.
Universal Precautions training required within (3) months after entering position.
CPI/Safety Care training certification required within (3) months after entering position.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:
All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

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