Para Educator - Center K-5

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.

Swanson Elementary is a diverse K-5 Title 1 neighborhood school located in Arvada. We proudly house two ASD center programs, a state-of-the-art STEM lab, and an award-winning library. We are building a culture of belonging where every staff member, family, and student feels seen and heard. Our collaborative environment is grounded in equity and mutual respect with multiple opportunities for shared leadership.

We don't just work together; we grow together by valuing the unique perspectives that each individual brings to our school.

Our staff is dedicated and hard-working to ensure all students have what they need to engage in learning and be successful. We are a staff of risk takers, willing to try new things, keeping an open mind while we explore new learning together. We focus our efforts and make decisions based on what is best for students. We love and value our students, staff, families, and community and work hard to create a welcoming environment for all.

Desired

Start Date:

08/17/2026

Para Educ
- Center

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 $54.50 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).

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in all academic and related areas to students, as directed by the teacher.
• Provide support to special education teacher such as preparing materials, assist in the implementation of IEP…