What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Para Educator position at School District 49?
JobID: 19501
Position Type:
Para Educator/Special Education Para Educators
Date Posted:
1/5/2026
Location:
Horizon Middle School
Date Available:
When Hired
Closing Date:
When Filled
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL VACANCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL
ABOUT THE POSITION
School District 49 is actively seeking a Special Education Para Educator at Horizon Middle School.
Calendar: School Year - 172 days
Reports to: Principal
Hourly rate of pay: Starting pay is $21.71 per hour to $27.89 per hour depending upon previous relevant working experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application.
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 four 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.
See attached job description for details about this position.
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 and vacation (full year positions) retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
EOE M/F/D/V
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
Salary : $22 - $28