Special Education Paraprofessional, Heritage High School

Overview

Position Type:
Special Education Classified/ Paraprofessional Spec Ed Center Based HS

Date Posted: 1/23/2026

Location:

Heritage High School

Closing Date: 01/30/2026

• Provide individual and/or small group instruction and implement strategies to students receiving special education support under supervision of licensed staff within the school environment (e.g., classroom, center-based program, cafeteria, playground, community).
• Support and monitor students during school activities; prepare and modify instructional materials; collect data for IEP goals and behavior plans; monitor and provide feedback on student progress; maintain student confidentiality.
• Assist students with mobility (including manual and motorized wheelchairs or walkers) and, as needed, assist with toileting and personal hygiene.
• Participate in behavior intervention plans and support independent decision-making within appropriate parameters.
• Perform personal care, feeding, safety and supervision; provide instruction and academic support as required.
• Assist with implementing program-specific needs and adapt to changes in responsibilities and schedules.
• Be prepared to support duties as assigned by licensed staff.

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, math or school-readiness skills or an Associates degree
• One year experience working with students with disabilities is preferred
• Bilingual skills preferred
• Criminal background check required for hire
• C  and First Aid certifications within 3 months of hire
• Participation in crisis prevention training as provided by the district within the first year of employment
• Medication administration class may be required as determined by student need
• Additional training may be required based on program need
• Must be able to manipulate 50 lbs safely

• The school day consists of direct contact with the students
• Assist students with mobility (including manual and motorized wheelchairs or walkers)
• May need to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene
• Must be able to manipulate 50 lbs safely
• Physical Demands Factor - Medium Work:
  Exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Starting Salary is Grade 6 - $22.98 per hour

Work Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Work Calendar: 185 days

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 professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at:

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.