Description
Your support changes lives. At Lewis-Palmer School District, paraprofessionals are more than helpers—they're champions of student growth and inclusion. You'll work side by side with passionate educators to support students' learning, confidence, and success every single day. Our small-town district offers a welcoming community, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in students' lives. Here, your compassion, patience, and dedication are celebrated and valued. Join our team and see how your support helps students—and you—thrive.
Palmer Lake Elementary School is looking for a full time Special Education Paraprofessional who assists in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study. This position will also perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel and to perform related work as required.
This is a full time position, working on all student contact days plus three professional development days determined by the principal. The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.95 to $21.51 depending on previous experience. A higher starting rate may be granted to applicants who hold one of the following: a current Colorado educator's license, bachelor's degree, RBT certification, CNA license or RMA/CMA certificate.
This position is full time, 7.5 hrs per day, and is eligible for benefits. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled.
To learn more about the position please reference the attached job description.
All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.
The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination. Compliance Coordinator: Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, (719) 488-4700, or email ComplianceCoordinator@lewispalmer.org