Special Education Paraprofessional - Severe Needs Program

Lewis Palmer School District; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 in Monument, CO, seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Severe Needs Program at Lewis-Palmer Middle School for the 2026-27 school year.

The role requires supporting students with a variety of special needs, assisting in small groups or one-on-one under educational plans, and collaborating with staff. Eligible for benefits; 7.5 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work with students with severe needs in the Severe Needs Program at a middle school.
• Must be willing and able to support students with a variety of special needs.
• Must be a flexible team player and have the genuine desire to work with middle school ages.
• Must be able to assist in small group activities or work one-on-one to follow educational support plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group activities or work one-on-one to follow educational support plans.

Skills

Patience with students

Team collaboration

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Severe Needs Program JobID: 5898

• Date Posted:
  8/12/2026
• Location:
  Lewis-Palmer Middle School
• Date Available:
  26-27 School Year

Lewis-Palmer School District 38, located in Monument, CO, is looking for a special education paraprofessional beginning with the 2026-27school year. Must be willing and able to work withstudents with severe needs in the Severe Needs Program at our Middle School. Must be willing and able to support students with a variety of special needs. Must be a flexible team player and have the genuine desire to work with middle school ages. Must be able to assist in small group activities or work one-on-one to follow the educational support plans for the students.

This is a full time position, working on all student contact days plus three professional development days determined by the principal. The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.95 - $21.51depending on previous experience. A higher starting wage rate may be granted to applicants who hold one of the following: a current Colorado educator's license, bachelor's degree, RBT certification, CNA license or RMA/CMA certificate. This position is full time, 7.5 hrs per day, and is eligible for benefits.

• All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA.
• Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans.
• Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.

Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, [phone], or email [e-mail]