ISP Para Educator - Substitute

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.

At Bergen Elementary, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape futures. Our mission is simple yet profound: to educate and empower every student for success. With a dedicated team of educators and a shared vision for students to flourish, we are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can thrive.

Bergen Elementary is the perfect educational destination for families seeking a school that is dedicated to a strong sense of community and belonging where all are welcome. Our beautiful newly-expanded school, located in the foothills west of Denver, serves Preschool through 5th grade students. We have a strong commitment by every staff member to support student learning through authentic learning, differentiated instruction and involving parents as partners.

We utilize data to drive our instruction and meet the needs of each learner.

We are a John Irwin award-winning neighborhood school, ranked in the top 25 Colorado elementary schools by US News and World Report. While known for our academic excellence, we are also equally committed to supporting the needs and development of the whole child. We foster a caring, welcoming, and respectful environment, and proactively teach social-emotional skills throughout the school day. Every teacher has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory approach to reading;
Art, Music and PE are available to all K-5 students as well as a variety of enrichment classes after school.

Our approach to education is rooted in authenticity, differentiation, and collaboration. Through data-driven instruction and personalized learning experiences, we ensure that each student's unique needs are met and their individual strengths are celebrated.

Above all, Bergen Elementary is a place where all are welcome, and all are valued. We are proud to foster a strong sense of community and belonging, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is celebrated.

Desired

Start Date:

09/28/2026
Para Educ - Sub
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .12500 ,
Hours/Day: 1.000 ,
Days/Year: 260
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: TNO
- Hourly
- Non Negotiated , T41, 1
Hourly Rate: $22.74 Effective as of: 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 $57.50 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 primarily in center based programs for students with disabilities including SSN (Significant Support Needs II or III), SED (Serious Emotional Disability), and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). This position is considered…