Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Education Inclusive

DPS•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Inclusive Paraprofessional supports young children with diverse needs in inclusive classrooms by assisting with learning activities, personal care, and classroom routines. The role works closely with teachers and specialists to promote student growth and inclusion. The position facilitates accommodations and modifications specified in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and teacher lesson plans, prepares educational materials, and supports embedded and direct learning throughout the preschool day. It also includes helping with assessment, record-keeping, classroom activities, student supervision, and daily living procedures. Health support duties may include g-tube feeding or catheterization when trained and directed. This position is represented by an employee association bargaining unit. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed. New hires will be paid $23.178 per hour; the stated salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 per hour.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications specified in the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
For ECE paraprofessionals: provide a copy of a high school diploma or GED.
For ECE paraprofessionals: successfully complete ECE 101 within a designated period determined after hire.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.
Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and support accommodations and modifications specified on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and teacher lesson plans.
Prepare and set up educational materials for preschool children with and without disabilities.
Discuss and coordinate instructional efforts with teachers and other educational staff.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities related to working with preschool children with and without disabilities.
Provide daily living support, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained and directed.
Perform additional health support duties, which may include g-tube feeding or catheterization.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.
Support embedded and direct learning opportunities during daily preschool class activities.
Assist in maintaining high and low adaptive technology equipment.
Monitor student activity in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and other locations as required or requested.
Complete required training programs and attend required meetings.