Special Education Paraprofessional, Field Elementary

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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 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

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• Position Type:
  Special Education Classified / Parapro SpEd Center Based PreK-Mid
• Date Posted: 12/12/2025
• Location:
  
  Field Elementary School
• Closing Date: 12/18/2025

• Provide individual and/or small group instruction and implement strategies for students receiving special education support under the supervision of licensed staff.
• Execute team-designed behavior intervention plans and monitor/support students during school activities.
• Prepare and modify instructional materials and collect data for IEP goals and behavior plans.
• Monitor and provide feedback on student progress while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Adapt to changes in responsibilities and schedules.
• Assist students with mobility (including manual and motorized wheelchairs or walkers) and personal hygiene, including toileting when necessary.
• Perform personal care, feeding, safety, and supervision duties and provide medically delegated services when required.
• Maintain physical demands including manipulation of up to 50 lbs safely and exerting force as described in the physical demands section.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, math, or school-readiness skills, or an Associate's degree.
• One year of experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 3 months of hire.
• Participation in the nationally recognized, district-provided crisis prevention training 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.

• 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.

7.25 hours per day at Field Elementary School | Work Calendar: 185 days | Starting salary:
Grade 5 starting at $21.17 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 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, visit: