Para Professional - Special Education Building Support Grades 6-8

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.

Dunstan is a comprehensive 950 student 6-8 middle school in Green Mountain. We are 27% FRL and 28% minority. Our feeder schools range from Rooney Ranch with a 4% poverty enrollment to Foothills Elementary that has a 70% poverty rate; and all these beautiful children file into the melting pot that is Dunstan.

At Dunstan we have a seven period day which means students can have up to three electives per semester and we're committed to this. Teachers have two plan periods, which makes for a more spontaneous and planned collaboration.

Dunstan is a restorative school. Every Wednesday every classroom in the building has community building circles, and informal conferences are facilitated in order to resolve conflict and repair harm. We are about passion and joy, and community with a restorative culture. We are a Healthy School. Whether you teach an elective or a core content class, we want you to teach to your passion.

We are committed to providing authentic learning opportunities for students as aligned to the four Green Mountain Area Academies (Business and Global Studies/ Health and Human Services/ Arts, Humanities and Performing Arts/ STEM).

Could be combined with another position to make this position a 5.6 hours/day

Desired

Start Date:

08/17/2026.
Parapro
- Spec Ed Build Supp
. Hourly Position
. FLSA: Nonexempt.
FTE: .50000 ,
Hours/Day: 4.000 ,
Days/Year: 181.
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCP
- Parapro
-181 days , T51, 1.
Pay Range: $19.79 - $24.00 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 $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY:

Provide students with disabilities instructional support as directed by special education teacher or building administrator as needed. Work individually or with a small group of students with disabilities using a variety of techniques, and help students with their daily school work or life skills instruction. Assist with implementing lesson plans, keeping classroom organized and performing clerical work. The continuance of this position each school year will depend on funding and school needs.

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in all academic and related areas to students, as directed by the teacher.
• Provide support to special…