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

National Heritage Academies•Brighton, CO

14h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Foundations Academy, located in Brighton, CO, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional & Recess Aide for the 2026-27 School Year. This position is 35 hours per week (30 hours as a Special Education Paraprofessional and 5 hours as a Recess Aide). Foundations Academy, opened in 2010, serves students K-8 and focuses on connecting passion with purpose. The school is known for its academic performance, personalized teacher support, one-on-one mentorship, and a safe learning environment. Employees benefit from a high engagement survey score, particularly in areas of purpose, communication, safety, and management, and enjoy working with colleagues to serve students.

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.