Special Education Paraprofessional, Field Elementary

Littleton Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) plan

PERA

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Para pro for Field Elementary. The position involves providing individual and/or small group instruction to students receiving special education support under licensed staff supervision across various school environments, including classrooms and play areas.

The ideal candidate is capable of independent work within set parameters, supports behavior plans, collects progress data for IEP goals, and maintains confidentiality while adapting to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associates degree is preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to implement IEP goals and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small group instruction to students with special education needs.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor student progress.
• Assist with personal care, safety and supervision as needed.

Skills

Instruction support

Data collection

Behavior plans

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Experience with students with disabilities

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional, Field Elementary JobID: 14090

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

• Position Type: Special Education Classified/ Parapro SpEd Center Based PreK-Mid
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Field Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtownDenver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool throughGrade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternativeprograms, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of closecommunity ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional individuals to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and makemeaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our LPS Family! This professional will be responsible for providing individual and/or small group instruction and implementing strategies to students receiving special education support under the supervision of licensed staff within the school environment (e.g. Classroom, Center-Based Program, Cafeteria, Playground, Community, etc.). The ideal candidate is strong in making independent decisions within appropriate parameters; implementing team designed behavior intervention plans; monitoring and supporting students during school activities; preparing and modifying instructional materials; collecting data for IEP goals and behavior plans; monitoring and providing feedback on student progress; maintaining student confidentiality and adapting to changes in responsibilities and schedules. Duties may include personal care, feeding, safety and supervision, medically delegated services, providing instruction and academic support. Experience working with students with disabilities preferred; must be a strong team player with ability to work independently.

Education and Related Work Experience

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, math or school-readiness skills or an Associates degree.
• One year experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

Certifications/Training

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months of hire
• Participate in the nationally recognized, district-provided, crisis prevention training with in the first year of employment
• Medication administration class may be required as determined by student need.
• Additional training may be required based on program need.

Physical Demands for this position

• The school day consists of direct contract with the students.
• Assist students with mobility (including manual and motorized wheelchairs or walkers)
• May need to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene
• Must be able to manipulate 50 lbs safely
• Physical Demands Factor-Medium Work: Exerting 20-50 poundsof force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

7.25 hours per day at Field Elementary School. Work Calendar is 185 days. Starting salary for this position is Grade 5 starting at $21.17 per hour.

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistanceprogram; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professionaldevelopment programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public EmployeesRetirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensationoptions by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits