Littleton Public Schools
Special Education Paraprofessional, Transition Services
PayCompetitive
LocationLittleton/Colorado
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 12816
- Position Type:
Special Education Classified/ Paraprofessional Transition Services - Date Posted:
7/1/2025 - Location:
Education Service Center - Closing Date:
07/21/2025 - High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in working with youth with special needs
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within two months after hire.
- District medical training required within two months after hire.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within 12 months after hire. "Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in working with youth with special needs
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within two months after hire.
- District medical training required within two months after hire.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within 12 months after hire.
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. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!
This dynamic person would join a large team that works closely to support young adults, 18-21 years of age, with a wide range of disabilities. Paraprofessionals assist in planning and implementing educational, vocational and recreational programs while promoting positive behavior and social skills, assisting students with functional daily living skills, personal care and overall mental and physical health of students. Staff support students in a variety of community based activities each day focusing on individual growth and development related to their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Teaching in a student’s natural environment allows students to access public transportation, pedestrian training, functional academic skills and therapeutic activities. Staff focus on promoting an individual level of independence for each student.
Experience working with young adults with a wide range of disabilities is preferred. Candidate must be a strong team player with effective communication skills between staff, students and families. Paraprofessionals work under the supervision of licensed staff. We are seeking a candidate who displays high energy, flexibility, creativity, problem solving skills and a strong desire to work in challenging situations.
CPR/First Aid Certification is required in addition to CPI Training/Certification.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
7.5 hrs/day on a 185 day calendar.
Starting salary for this position is a Grade 6 starting at $22.98 per hour.
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
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: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits
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About the company
Littleton Public Schools is a school district in Littleton, Colorado which serves several communities within the southern Denver metropolitan area.
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