Paraprofessional, 1:1 Secondary Special Education - Mutli-Intensive

DPS•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 position provides one-to-one or other individual student support in accordance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction and supervision of teachers. The paraprofessional supports academic and nonacademic learning, health and daily living needs, and student behavior. Duties may include personal care and medically invasive procedures after appropriate training, implementing accommodations and behavior or health plans, collecting data on IEP goals, and communicating with students and parents about routine educational matters at the supervising teacher’s direction.

Requirements

Meet qualifications described 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 or using a personal or company vehicle for work, hold or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required timeframe for new residents and meet District insurability requirements.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the District.
Have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; believe in and support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

Provide services to one or more students as outlined in their IEPs, supporting academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs.
Monitor classroom activities, assignments, and materials under a supervising teacher’s direction to reinforce classroom objectives and learning goals.
Provide trained daily living procedures, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene.
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 in accordance with District training.
Support implementation of students’ individual behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
Implement IEP accommodations and modifications in academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day.
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 direction of the supervising special education teacher.