Jeffco Para Educator Pool

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world‑class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single‑State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Desired

Start Date:

08/14/2024

Position: Para Educator – Independence Support

Annual Position

FLSA: Nonexempt

FTE: .87500, Hours/Day: 7.000, Days/Year: 178

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: CSEA – Para‑Educator – 8 hrs, D25, 1

Pay Range: $22.74 – $28.38 (Effective 08‑16‑2025)

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non‑licensed roles is based on the candidate’s relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job‑specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

Summary: Perform a full range of educational/non‑educational duties for one or more students with disabilities including SSN (Significant Support Needs II or III), SED (Serious Emotional Disability), and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in all academic and related areas as directed by the teacher for an individual or group of students.
• Assist in the implementation of IEPs, prepare materials, offer input into the IEP when appropriate, deliver instructional materials for individual students, keep attendance and activity records, collect data for progress monitoring, and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Administer all medications within the guidelines of District Policy JLCD to students and document appropriately. The District Area Nurse will delegate medication administration to the Para‑Educator who will follow protocol and will be monitored, documented, and audited by the District Area Nurse.
• Perform assigned lunch, recess, and bus duties including supervision in the cafeteria, playground, and pre/post boarding of buses.
• Perform health and personal need duties as directed by the teacher or nurse, including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding, and lifting students.
• Apply de‑escalation strategies and manage classroom behavior.
• Perform restraints, if required or applicable, after attending district‑approved trainings.
• Participate in required Medicaid and Random Moment in Time Study provider trainings. Document personal care and/or delegated nursing services in the EZEDMed system for Medicaid reimbursement purposes.
• Maintain confidential information as directed.
• Provide support for any student as directed.
• Attend district‑provided trainings and professional development as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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