PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUSIVE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

15h•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the delivery of instruction, care and discipline, and preparation of instructional materials for three, four, and/or five year-old pre-kindergarten students as directed by the classroom teacher. Provides a supportive learning environment for students.

Requirements

Copy of your high school diploma or GED AND must successfully complete ECE 101 within a designated period of time which will be determined after hire.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.

Responsibilities

Facilitates and supports accommodations and modifications specified on Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and teacher lesson plans.
Prepares and sets-up educational materials for preschool children with and without disabilities.
Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and other educational staff; communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Assists with conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities as they pertain to working with preschool children with and without disabilities.
Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained and directed; additional duties may include health support delegation such as g-tube feeding or catheterization.
Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.
Supports embedded and direct learning opportunities during all daily activities in the preschool class schedule.
Assists in maintaining high and low adaptive technology equipment.
Monitors student activity in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds and other locations as required or requested.
Completes training programs and attends meetings as required.