General Education Para Educator

School District 49 is seeking a General Education Para Educator at Odyssey Elementary School. This position is Title I funded for the 2026-27 school year and is currently considered a one-year position unless Title funds are approved for the following year.

About the role

This is a full-time, school-year position at a Title I funded elementary school. The successful candidate will support classroom instruction under the supervision of the school principal.

Requirements

• Must currently possess and be able to provide transcripts or test scores for one of the following:
  • 48 college credit hours, or
  • An Associate’s Degree, or
  • Passing score on a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g., ACT-WorkKeys or ETS-ParaPro)
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications at the time of hire will have until the end of the 2026-27 school year to fulfill them; continued employment may be affected if requirements are not met.

Pay

Starting pay ranges from $20.45 to $25.56 per hour, depending on previous relevant experience. The final rate will be determined after reviewing the experience listed on the job application.

Benefits

• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (sick leave, personal leave, and vacation for full-year positions)
• Retirement savings plans

Benefit details can be found here.

About District 49

School District 49 is the fastest-growing district in the Pikes Peak region, serving over 26,000 students and employing 2,000 staff members across 23 schools and programs. As one of Colorado’s only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 offers a dynamic environment with conventional, charter, online, blended, and homeschool support options, as well as career and technical education. The district is committed to individualized learning experiences that empower students to take an active role in their education.