PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - 6TH - 8TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of middle school students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained and community settings.

Requirements

Specialized training in invasive procedures, such as, tube feeding and catheterization will be provided, as assignment requires; Must pass District approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training, on an annual basis; Required training must be completed within 75 days of initial hire; If transporting students or using personal or company vehicle to conduct work duties, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability requirements.
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

Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
May provide medically invasive (e.g. tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) and daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
May assist with community support for various activities (job coaching, use of public transportation).
May need to provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus.
Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
Assists and supports the development of lesson plans, and provide feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
Communicates and coordinates with students and parents (oral and written) about routine educational issues.