Special Education Paraprofessional, Nova Center

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Special Education Paraprofessional, Nova Center

• Position Type:
  Special Education Classified/ Paraprofessional Spec Ed Center Based HS
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Nova Center
• Closing Date: 10/09/2026

"Littleton Public Schools
- Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."
Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown

Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through

Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional individuals to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students.

You belong here!
This position serves students in grades K-12 with significant social emotional and mental health needs in a separate school environment.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our LPS Family! This person will be responsible for providing individual and/or small group instructional strategies, under the indirect supervision of licensed staff, to students with intensive social emotional needs in a separate school environment. Also responsible for generalizing knowledge and training for all students; making independent decisions within appropriate parameters; implementing team designed behavior support plans;

following health care action plans; fostering independence by teaching functional life skills; monitoring and supporting students during special activities, preparing and modifying instructional materials; collecting data for IEP goals and behavior plans, monitoring and providing feedback on student progress, maintaining student confidentiality and adapting to changes in responsibilities and schedules.

• Associate degree or equivalent advanced training or demonstrated knowledge and ability to assist in instruction of reading, writing, math or in school readiness skills.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after hire.
• Nationally recognized crisis training prevention required within 3 months of hire.
• Medication administration class required within 3 months of hire.

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematic ability.
• Interpersonal relations and team member skills.
• Basic knowledge of behavioral supports and strategies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

7.0 hours per day at the Nova Center
185 Work Year Calendar
Starting salary for this position is Grade 7 at $24.75 per hour

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and…