PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MULTI-INTENSIVE AUTISM

DPS Careers • Denver, CO

82d • $22,824 - $27,275

About The Position

Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of middle and high school level students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings.

Requirements

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• 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 a company vehicle to conduct work duties, they 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.
• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a salary range of $22.824 per hour for new hires and $22.824 to $27.275 per hour for internal candidates.
• Time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees