Para Educator - Independence Grade: Kindergarten Subject:SSN

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.

Deane Elementary is a K-6 neighborhood school in Lakewood. We have approximately 400 talented and motivated students along with a staff of 60 to support those learners. We value and celebrate all types of diversity. Deane is the hub of the community and welcomes all families into our building every day as well as for special events such as curriculum nights, music performances, and cultural celebrations.

At Deane we pride ourselves on teaching in an authentic way with real world connections to support learning and understanding of concepts. We are a 1:1 iPad school and our staff has the skills and ability to integrate technology across the curriculum. Our students use technology to learn, create, and explore.

At Deane we recognize the uniqueness in each student and how they learn and grow. Our teachers offer differentiated learning based on learning styles and academic needs. We offer multiple social emotional learning opportunities to continue to cultivate strong and caring citizens. Our motto at Deane is "All means all".

• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• Para Educ
  - Independence Supp
• 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 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 for the specific intensive needs of primarily one student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Provide instructional and behavioral support in all academic and related areas as directed by the teacher primarily for an individual student.

Provide support to special education teacher such as preparing materials, assist in the implementation of IEP…