Paraprofessional, 1:1 Secondary Special Education

DPS•Denver, CO

14h

About The Position

The Paraprofessional supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of secondary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings. The role provides individualized support under the direction and supervision of teachers, including implementing IEP provisions, behavior and health plans, and classroom learning activities. Daily responsibilities may include personal care, trained medical procedures, and lifting or transporting students using appropriate techniques and equipment.

Requirements

Meet qualifications acceptable for the role as described in the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
Pass District-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training on an annual basis.
Complete required training within 75 days of initial hire.
If transporting students or using a personal or company vehicle for work duties, hold or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the required timeframe for new residents and meet District insurability requirements.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, while supporting 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

Provide services to one or more students as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), supporting academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs.
Monitor classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction to support classroom objectives and learning goals.
Provide daily living support, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
Perform medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
Support implementation of students’ individual behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
Implement student accommodations and modifications in academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day, as outlined in individual IEPs.
Collect data on students’ individual IEP goals under the supervision of a special education teacher.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues at the supervising special education teacher’s direction.