Independence Support Paraeducator - 6th Grade Gen Ed

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a Para Educator to support a 6th Grade Gen Ed student at Wayne Carle School (Independence Support). The role focuses on instructional and behavioral support, IEP collaboration, and health-related tasks under the supervision of the classroom teacher and district nurses.

The position is a .875 FTE with 7 hours/day and 178 days/year, starting 08/17/2026. Salary range is $22.74–$28.38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with students who have a variety of disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support for an individual student.
• Assist the special education teacher with preparing materials and implementing IEPs.
• Administer medications per district policy and document appropriately.
• Supervise lunch, recess, and bus duties.
• Assist with health-related tasks and personal care as directed.
• Apply de-escalation strategies and manage classroom behavior.
• Attend trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a Para Educator to support a 6th Grade Gen Ed student at Wayne Carle School (Independence Support). The role focuses on instructional and behavioral support, IEP collaboration, and health-related tasks under the supervision of the classroom teacher and district nurses.

The position is a .875 FTE with 7 hours/day and 178 days/year, starting 08/17/2026. Salary range is $22.74–$28.38 per hour.