Para Educator - Substitute 1 ISP

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.

Nestled just east of the foothills in a well‑established neighborhood, Kendallvue is PK‑5th grade elementary school that instills a love of learning. We endeavor to create a caring and positive learning environment that is student‑centered to meet every child’s unique needs. Our staff and community have a shared value that learning does not just happen in the classroom, but through experiences.

Our teachers work to create learning experiences through field trips and other engaging, innovative ways.

Kendallvue teachers are committed to continuous growth in their practice and creation of a learning environment that allows all children to be successful both academically and socially. Our children are taught through a positive behavior system that empowers students to achieve academic excellence and leadership through critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reasoning, problem‑solving, and character development in a welcoming and safe environment.

Desired

Start Date:

09/14/2026 Para Educ
- Sub
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt FTE: .12500 ,
Hours/Day: 1.000 ,
Days/Year: 260 Salary Plan, Grade, Step: TNO
- Hourly
- Non Negotiated , T41, 1 Hourly Rate: $22.74 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). This position is considered temporary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 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…