Job detail
Severe Needs Para Educator - Independence Elementary School
Cherry Creek School District
FULL_TIME
Posted 5/1/2026
Location
Colorado
Core responsibilities
Assist students with severe special education needs by implementing curriculum, behavior strategies, and individualized programming. Provide technical physical care and maintain accurate documentation of student progress and achievement.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school equivalency diploma and the ability to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting. Title i assignments require at least two years of higher education, an associate degree, or passing a formal academic assessment.
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