Special Education Paraprofessional & Recess Aide at Landmark Academy at Reunion (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies•Commerce City, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Academy at Reunion, located in Commerce City, CO, opened in 2007 and serves students K-8. This position is for the 2026-27 School Year. At Landmark, you can connect passion with purpose. We offer starting pay above market scales, have academically outperformed the local school district in reading and math since opening, and provide access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. We ensure a safe learning environment with cameras and School Resource Officers, foster a family-like culture, and encourage a fun and positive atmosphere at work. We have an experienced and supportive leadership team with mentoring, coaching, and check-ins, and active and engaged parent involvement, including a Watch Dog parent group.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or behavior modifications.

Responsibilities

Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
Assist with the required compliance documentation.