PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUSIVE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports individual, team or department through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service.

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma/GED plus one of the following: Proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; minimum SAT scores (within the last 5 years) of 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; or transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university
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.

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