What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Para Educator - PEAK Programs position at Falcon School District 49?
JobID: 18724
Position Type:
Para Educator/Special Education Para Educators
Para Educator/Special Education Para Educators
Date Posted:
4/1/2025
4/1/2025
Location:
PEAK Education Center
PEAK Education Center
Date Available:
when filled
when filled
Closing Date:
when filled
when filled
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL VACANCY
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR - PEAK PROGRAMS
PEAK EDUCATION CENTER
PEAK EDUCATION CENTER
ABOUT THE POSITION
School District 49 is actively seeking a Special Education Para Educator - PEAK Programs at PEAK Education Center. Come join our fun, energetic, and dynamic team at PEAK! Students and staff enjoy a family-like atmosphere while working to support K-12 students with learning challenges. Every-evolving. Never dull. Problem-solving is our jam. We love to learn inside and outside the classroom with activities in our unique learning environment and our community.
The Personal Excellence Academic Knowledge (PEAK) para educator will work in a strong and collaborative team environment in partnership with other PEAK para educators and special education teachers in a center-based environment. Students served through PEAK programming benefit from affective needs instruction, trauma responsive care, social communications activities, restorative practices, and behavioral dysregulation interventions. The PEAK para educator will support a range of social, emotional, and behavioral interventions and strategies designed to support students with serious emotional disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/or low-cognition, but may present with other educational disability areas. The para educator will work with students with delays that are significantly affecting social, verbal, and/or non-verbal communication interactions, in combination with challenging behaviors. Rotation between the PEAK programs and grade levels is typical.
Calendar: Extended School Year - 180 days
Reports to: Dean of PEAK Programs
Hourly rate of pay: Starting pay is $21.74 per hour to $28.41 per hour depending upon previous relevant working experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application. This amount is based on the 2024/2025 pay schedule and is subject to change.
Full-time or Part-time: Full-time
Benefits: Benefits available
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office.
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ABOUT DISTRICT 49
School District 49, the fastest growing district in the Pikes Peak region, hosts 23 exceptional schools and programs within four distinct innovation zones, providing preK-12-aligned curriculum, online and alternative programming and homeschool enrichment. Home to more than 26,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best choice to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado’s only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
We are passionate about providing individualized educational experiences that launch every student toward success. Our teachers, administrators and staff members are committed to the creation of educational environments where all children can maximize their individual learning potential. Further, we are committed to meeting students' needs in all domains: academic, social and physical. An emphasis in all activities will be toward empowering students to take an active role in their own learning.
See attached job description for details about this position.
This position is eligible for the district benefits plan. Benefits available include group health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off (sick leave, personal leave and vacation (full year positions) retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
EOE M/F/D/V
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The entire application process is completed online via the Applitrack system. For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the application in its entirety including all applicable disclosure questions.
NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
Salary : $22 - $28
