Job detail
Severe Needs Para Educator - Thunder Ridge Middle School
Cherry Creek Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/13/2026
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Core responsibilities
Assist licensed special education staff in implementing student ieps, adapting curriculum, and providing behavioral support to students with severe needs. Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide technical physical care as required by the specific assignment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school equivalency diploma and meet specific educational requirements for title i assignments, such as an associate's degree or equivalent college credits. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are mandatory, along with the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds.
high schoolassociate degreeConfidentialityDocumentationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCrisis interventionBehavior managementTechnology troubleshootingIEP implementationCurriculum adaptationSpecial education supportVerbal de-escalationInterpersonal relationsStudent monitoringPhysical care assistance
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits