Paraprofessional, 1:1 Secondary Special Education

DPS•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional, 1:1 Secondary Special Education 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 services to one or more students as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction and supervision of a teacher. The position supports academic and nonacademic learning, student health and daily living needs, and implementation of individual education, behavior intervention, crisis, and health care plans. Specialized training for invasive procedures is provided as needed. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.

Requirements

Meet qualifications described in the 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, have or obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license 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 in the community.
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 working with DPS.
Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Provide services to students as outlined in their IEPs, 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 as trained and directed.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
Support implementation of students’ behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
Implement student 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.