"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."
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 individuals 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 the 185 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
LPS is the only school district in the Denver metro area to receive the Colorado Department of Education’s (CDE) highest accreditation rating eight of the nine years it has been offered. LPS schools annually receive John Irwin School of Excellence and Governor’s Distinguished Improvement awards. LPS has also received the English Language Proficiency Act (ELPA) Excellence Award multiple times.
Littleton Public Schools serves 28 square miles and includes the majority of the City of Littleton, Town of Columbine Valley, and portions of the municipalities of Bow Mar, Centennial, Greenwood Village and the City of Englewood. With nearly 15,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12, including several alternative programs.
Leading the country in 21st-century learning, more than 12,000 Chromebooks are used by students every day. District teachers are known internationally for their use of instructional technology and students consistently win state and national competitions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
LPS is ranked top 20 in the nation in K–12 education for safety and security. The security industry’s leading trade publication, Security Magazine, has named LPS among the Top 500 security operations around the world.
