Paraprofessional, 1:1 Elementary Special Education

DPS•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

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 services to one or more students as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction and supervision of teachers and in accordance with District training and procedures. The position supports academic and nonacademic learning, student health and personal care, behavior plans, accommodations, and IEP goals. Specialized training in invasive procedures is provided as required by the assignment. Applications should be submitted by November 11, 2026 for full consideration; applications received afterward may continue to be reviewed. The position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).

Requirements

Meet the 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 duties, have or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet District insurability requirements.
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.
Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support students’ access to high-quality education and their ability to feel seen and heard.

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 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 outlined in IEPs 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.