About The Position
Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings. This role works with students in the Multi-Intensive Autism program from kindergarten through second grade. The paraprofessional assists teachers and supervisors with instruction, assessment, student support, communication, and classroom tasks. The position may involve helping with personal care and medically invasive procedures after training, lifting and transporting students with appropriate equipment, and assisting with student transportation when required.
Requirements
- Meet qualifications for the role as specified in the District’s paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- Pass District-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training annually.
- Complete required training within 75 days of initial hire.
- If transporting students, hold a valid driver’s license, have a good driving record, and meet District insurability requirements.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
- Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support students’ access to high-quality education and feeling seen and heard.
Responsibilities
- Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, general office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
- Provide daily living support, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
- May provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
- May assist with student transportation by driving an activity bus.
- Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
- Assist with and support the development of lesson plans, and provide teachers or supervisors with feedback about individual students.
- Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
