Special Education Para Educator

JobID: 20182

Position Type:
Para Educator - Title Funded/Special Education Para Educator

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Ridgeview Elementary School

Date Available:
When Hired

Closing Date:
When Filled

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL VACANCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR
RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ABOUT THE POSITION
School District 49 is actively seeking a Special Education Para Educator at Ridgeview Elementary School.

This position is at a Title I funded school. To be qualified for the position, you must currently possess and be able to provide transcripts or test scores for one of the following: 48 college credit hours, or an Associates Degree, or passing of a formal state or local academic assessment (ex: ACT-WorkKeys and ETS-ParaPro). Please visit the CDE website for additional information regarding the assessments. Please apply only if you meet the required qualifications for this position.

Calendar: School Year
Reports to: Principal
Hourly rate of pay: The pay range is $21.71 to $27.64 per hour, based on relevant prior work experience. The final starting rate will be determined after reviewing the experience listed on the job application. Please ensure all relevant work experience is included to support accurate pay placement.
Full-time or Part-time: Full-time
Benefits: Benefits available

Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office.
If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located

ABOUT DISTRICT 49
School District 49, the fastest growing district in the Pikes Peak region, hosts 23 exceptional schools and programs within three distinct innovation zones, providing preK-12-aligned curriculum, online and alternative programming and homeschool enrichment. Home to more than 26,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best choice to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.

We are passionate about providing individualized educational experiences that launch every student toward success. Our teachers, administrators and staff members are committed to the creation of educational environments where all children can maximize their individual learning potential. Further, we are committed to meeting students' needs in all domains: academic, social and physical. An emphasis in all activities will be toward empowering students to take an active role in their own learning.

This position is eligible for the district benefits plan. Benefits available include group health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off (sick leave, personal leave, vacation (full year positions), and retirement savings plans. here.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The entire application process is completed online via the Applitrack system. For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the application in its entirety including all applicable disclosure questions.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.