Para Professional - Special Education Dual Language Support

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.

Eiber Elementary is a small neighborhood elementary school tucked in the north-central part of Lakewood, Colorado, in the Eiber neighborhood. We serve roughly 350 students from our neighborhood and some who are choice enrolled. Our Free and Reduced lunch rate hovers between 89-94%, which provides us additional resources through Title I funding, and we also have Universal (free) Breakfast for all students, regardless of their F/R status.

Free full day kindergarten helps our students get off to a strong start and we have 2-3 classrooms at each grade level, K-5. We host a strong team of support staff, and two instructional coaches who provide embedded professional development on a daily basis.

Eiber is the proud home for a diverse community of learners. Approximately 37% of our students are English Language Learners and we are privileged to be one of six elementary schools with a Spanish Dual Language program. Our Title I resources afford us the opportunity to provide additional learning resources for our students in the area of literacy and math. Through collaboration and our strong PLCs, we demonstrate our commitment to continuous improvement of both the teaching and learning experience;

striving to meet the individual needs of each student.

Desired

Start Date:

08/18/2026

Parapro - Spec Ed Build Supp
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .62500 ,
Hours/Day: 5.000 ,
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 education teacher such as preparing materials, assist in the implementation of IEP (Individualized Education Plan), provide input into the IEP when appropriate, deliver instructional materials for individual students, keep attendance and activity records, collect data for progress monitoring, and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Perform assigned lunch/recess/bus duties which include supervision in the cafeteria, playground and pre/post boarding of buses.
• Assist the teacher with preparation of classroom materials such as copying, laminating, filing and computer work.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively as directed by the teacher.
• Interact accordingly with parents and other staff as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students on field trips.
• Attend district-provided trainings and professional development as…