Special Education Paraprofessional - Severe Needs Program

Lewis Palmer School District; Woodmoor (CO); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health insurance

Job summary

Lewis-Palmer School District in Monument, CO is seeking a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year to support students with severe needs in the Middle School's Severe Needs Program. You will work one-on-one or in small groups following individualized education plans and collaborate with a dedicated team.

Starting wage is $19.95–$21.51 per hour, with eligibility for Colorado PERA retirement and health insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work with students 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with severe needs in the Severe Needs Program at the middle school.
• Assist in small group activities or provide one-on-one support per educational plans.
• Collaborate with staff to implement educational support plans.

Skills

Special education

Paraprofessional

Team player

One-on-one support

Education

Colorado educator's license

Bachelor's degree

RBT certification

CNA license

RMA/CMA certificate

Job description

• 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]