Transition Program Para Educator - Transition Center

Cherry Creek Schools; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks a Transition Program paraeducator to support eligible students aged 18-21 in the Transition Program classroom, under the direction of a licensed staff member. You will assist with basic curriculum tasks, adapt instruction for individuals or small groups, reinforce learning, and help maintain discipline procedures.

You will provide technical physical care as needed and help maintain a clean, hygienic environment while coordinating parent conferences as required.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma or equivalent required
• No professional work experience required
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classroom activities, including adapting the curriculum to individual student needs
• Implement accommodations and programs and maintain daily progress/behavior records with licensed staff
• Provide technical physical care for students as needed (toileting, grooming, feeding, positioning)
• Safely transport students using a District van
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Transition Program Para Educator

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt.

Classification Group: Paraeducators.

Supervising Position: School Principal or designee.

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel.

Pay Range: Range 07.

Last Updated: 09/2026.

Pay Information.

Benefits Information.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed staff member, assist special education students ages 18-21 in the Transition Program classroom by helping individuals or small groups of students with basic curriculum work, implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing discipline procedures. Provide technical physical care for students. Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment where appropriate. Schedule and attend parent conferences as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Assist students with classroom activities, including adapting the curriculum to individual student needs. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects Daily 30%
• 2. Implement student accommodations and therapeutic procedures and programs under the guidance of licensed staff. Maintain daily records of student progress and behavior in conjunction with the licensed staff, which may include special reports and providing feedback, observations, and opinions to the Individualized Education Program team Daily 30%
• 3. Provide technical physical care for students with special needs, which may include toileting, grooming, cleaning ventilation devices, feeding, care of gastrostomy tube (G-tube), positioning, and improving range of motion. Following training andasdelegated by a registered school nurse, accurately followstudent medication delivery orders Daily 20%
• 4. Safely transport students using a District van Daily 15%
• 5. Perform other duties as assigned or requested Daily 5%
• TOTAL 100%

Reporting Relationships

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Advanced interpersonal relations skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• Ability to meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)
• Visual concentration
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Squatting
• Overhead work
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• May be required to perform physical restraint
• May be required to assist students with custodial needs (feeding, toileting)
• Exposure to illness and disease due to body fluids
• Must operate a vehicle, including transporting student(s)
• Normal school district environment that may include potential volatile outbursts
• Day work outdoors when monitoring student activities

Desired Qualifications

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Associate’s degree
• Experience working with special needs adults or children and licensed special education teaching experience
• CPR and First Aid certifications