Para Educator - Independence

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.

Hutchinson is in the Green Mountain area of Jefferson County Schools and we take pride in building strong partnerships with its families and the surrounding community. We offer Pre-K through 5th grade programming as well as a center program supporting students with identified emotional needs. These students are provided with additional supports to promote success in both behaviors and academics. Hutchinson offers a rigorous standards-based curriculum along with innovative practices including our Maker Space where students have the opportunity to engage in projects focusing on collaboration, problem-solving, perseverance, communication, and critical thinking.

We are dedicated to content mastery and giving students authentic learning opportunities. Hutchinson is proud to be a Certified Leader In Me School. Leader in Me focuses on rules that encourage students to be positive and make responsible decisions for themselves. Hutchinson also implements Restorative Practices for community-building and conflict resolution. The Leader In Me program coupled with Restorative Practices promote a positive school environment.

Students and all members of the school community can learn and practice self-discipline, empathy, and accountability. Hutchinson is an inclusive community with a committed and caring staff. We would love to have you come visit us to see what makes us a great neighborhood school.

Desired

Start Date:

10/05/2026
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…