Substitute Paraprofessional - District Wide - SD27J

To drive our mission, 27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more. In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance.

Located in the Denver metro area, 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton.

Substitute Paraprofessional - District Wide - SD27J for the 2026-27 School Year

• Position Type:
  Substitute – All Positions/ Substitute Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 4/2/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 03/19/2027

Supervise preschool and school age children and activities under the supervision of certified teachers. Maintain cleanliness and safety of the classroom, prepare instructional materials, prepare and provide snacks, change diapers and clothes, etc. and Provide support to students with moderate to severe physical needs and/or cognitive disabilities in general and special education classes and within the community.

Salary: $18.31 - $21.34 per hour based on assignment. No benefits. On-Call, as needed, no guarantee of hours.

• Modify materials and academic environment for inclusion of special education students in general education classroom participation with guidance from the general education and special education teachers.
• Assist students with their personal care needs, including toileting, diapering, self‑care (e.g., brushing teeth, washing face and hands, changing clothes), eating and tube feeding, transportation, communication.
• Assist students with their physical and/or occupational therapy needs, including positioning, stretching, transitioning, and using specialized adaptive equipment.
• Provide direct instruction to students under the direction from the Special Education Teacher or other Related Service Providers in accordance with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Follow through with prescribed behavior support plans throughout the school, community and during extra‑curricular activities, including monitoring the playground to ensure safety and security of students.
• Maintain required forms and records as requested by the Special Education Teacher and/or Related Services Providers.
• De‑escalate students as needed using approved CPI measures as well as following the prescribed Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Communicate observations, concerns, activities, and progress with the Special Education Teacher and other therapists and specialists.
• Sanitize classroom and equipment using approved materials.
• Supervise children and activities in a classroom environment. Ensure safety and security of children. Provide direct instruction and/or academic support and supervision for general education students and students with disabilities in accordance with their IEP while in the preschool classroom.
• Prepare instructional materials for small and large group daily activities. Prepare nutritional snacks. Modify materials and assist with lesson plans for inclusion of special education students in general education classroom participation. Provide in‑class support for students. Adapt and assist students with lesson modifications as needed / directed.
• Assist general education students and students with special needs including toileting, diapering, self‑care (e.g., brushing teeth, washing face and hands, changing clothes), eating and tube feeding, transportation, communication.
• Assist students with physical needs, including positioning and transitioning students using specialized adaptive equipment.
• Supervise children entering and exiting the bus, during recess and on field trips.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred at time of hire or able to obtain within 2 months of hire date.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Behavior Plans, IEP, staff and student handbooks.
• Ability to collect data, write routine reports and simple correspondences.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from general or special education teachers and related services providers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with disabled students requiring various academic personal care needs.
• Skills in crisis management, flexibility, patience and ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Able to work independently, yet able to take directives and follow through.

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.