Instructional Paraeducator - Early Elementary 2026-2027

Aspen Academy • Greenwood Village, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspen Academy is seeking enthusiastic paraeducators to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year! This position is primarily academic and instructional, not behavioral. We only consider candidates with instruction background. Full Time | Onsite Start Date: August 3, 2026 Starting Salary: $21-26/hour (based on education & experience). Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado, at Aspen Academy, we're not just a school; we're a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student. Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus. We embody and promote the community's values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co-leaders in realizing Aspen Academy's vision and mission.

Requirements

• reading instruction experience
• Building a Strong Foundation for Lifelong Literacy Success program completion through CDE.
• Amplify ELA.
• Orton Gillingham experience is a plus.
• A passion for Next Generation learning.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to igniting curiosity, and making learning fun and challenging.
• Agility, adaptability and a high degree of change-readiness.
• Proficient use of computer software, Google Suite and learning management systems (Blackbaud preferred).
• Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role.
• Ability to work full-time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of teaching experience or more.

Responsibilities

• Communicate learning goals and feedback, establish rules and procedures; help students interact, practice and deepen new knowledge, and generate and test hypotheses; engage students; recognize adherence to norms and procedures; establish and maintain effective relationships with students; support and communicate high expectations for all students.
• Support and maintain a classroom environment aligned with “Love and Logic” Principles.
• Support engaging lessons daily, support development of strong Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship (LiFE) skills in students.
• Support effective scaffolding of learning, practice, and mastery of these skills in yourself and your students.
• Support the preparation of lessons and units, resources and technology, needs of neurodiverse learners and differentiated learning styles, implementation of culturally responsive classrooms.
• Communicate proactively, positively and consistently with students, teammates, and our community, fostering a collaborative and supportive community.
• Evaluate personal performance as well as develop and implement a professional growth plan.
• Champion a positive environment; promote an exchange of ideas and strategies; promote our school and its community’s development.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental and vision plans with various options to support your unique needs.
• Free telehealth.
• Holistic employee assistance program (EAP) including mental health support.
• Fitness challenges, gym & yoga discounts, health education, and fun team activities.
• Group life insurance and option to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance and other supplemental coverages
• Flexible PTO policy
• Professional development reimbursement program and monthly onsite professional development
• Tuition assistance and potential financial aid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree