PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
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. Provides individualized support in accordance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction and supervision of teachers. The role includes academic and nonacademic assistance, personal care, trained medical procedures, student safety and behavior-plan support, data collection, and routine communication with students and parents. Applications submitted by November 2, 2026 receive full consideration; applications may continue to be reviewed afterward. The position is represented by an employee association. DPS states that employees must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
Requirements
- Meet one of the acceptable qualification pathways in the District’s paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- Complete required training within 75 days of initial hire.
- Pass District-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training annually.
- If transporting students or using a personal or company vehicle for work duties, hold a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within the state’s 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; believe in and support 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 IEP, supporting academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs.
- Monitor classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction to reinforce classroom objectives and support learning goals.
- Provide trained daily living assistance, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene.
- Perform medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and applicable training and direction.
- 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 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 supervising special education teacher’s direction.
Benefits
- 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
