A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
26-27 School Year Join our Palmer Ridge High School team for the 2026-2027 school year as a full time Special Education Paraprofessional and see how your support helps students and yourself, thrive. This position will be working on all student contact days plus three professional development days determined by the principal. This position is full time, 7.5 hours per day, and is eligible for benefits. Under general supervision, the position assists in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas of study. The starting hourly wage for this position is $19.95 - $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. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until filled. To be considered, candidates must submit and online application. 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. 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
