Special Education Paraprofessional, Nova Center

Applitrack; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Nova Center to support students with intensive social-emotional needs. Responsibilities include implementing instructional strategies under supervision, supporting behavior plans, and assisting with data collection for IEP goals.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with licensed staff, and the delivery of life skills to diverse students in a dedicated center-based setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent advanced training in instruction of reading, writing, math or school readiness.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after hire.
• National crisis training prevention required within 3 months of hire.
• Medication administration class required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or small group instructional strategies under indirect supervision of licensed staff to students with intensive social emotional needs in a separate school environment.
• Generalize knowledge and training for all students; make independent decisions within appropriate parameters; implement team designed behavior support plans and health care action plans.
• Foster independence by teaching functional life skills; monitor and support students during activities; prepare and modify instructional materials; collect data for IEP goals and behavior plans; monitor progress and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Mathematical ability

Interpersonal relations

Confidentiality

Behavioral supports

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent advanced training

Criminal background check

CPR and First Aid certifications

Crisis prevention training

Medication administration training

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Littleton Public Schools

Special Education Paraprofessional, Nova Center JobID: 14062

• Position Type: Special Education Classified/ Paraprofessional Spec Ed Center Based HS
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Nova Center
• Closing Date: 10/09/2026

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."
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!
This position serves students in grades K-12 with significant social emotional and mental health needs in a separate school environment.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our LPS Family! This person will be responsible for providing individual and/or small group instructional strategies, under the indirect supervision of licensed staff, to students with intensive social emotional needs in a separate school environment. Also responsible for generalizing knowledge and training for all students; making independent decisions within appropriate parameters; implementing team designed behavior support plans; following health care action plans; fostering independence by teaching functional life skills; monitoring and supporting students during special 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.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

• Associate degree or equivalent advanced training or demonstrated knowledge and ability to assist in instruction of reading, writing, math or in school readiness skills.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after hire.
• Nationally recognized crisis training prevention required within 3 months of hire.
• Medication administration class required within 3 months of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematic ability.
• Interpersonal relations and team member skills.
• Basic knowledge of behavioral supports and strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

7.0 hours per day at the Nova Center
185 Work Year Calendar
Starting salary for this position isGrade 7 at $24.75 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

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 9:49:10 AM CST.

Internal applicants only.
Only currently employed contracted, licensed staff are eligible for in-district transfer and should use the "Internal Applicants" link in AppliTrack. Currently employed non-contracted licensed staff should use the "External Applicant" link in AppliTrack.

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