Paraprofessional, Elementary Special Education

DPS•Denver, CO

1d•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. The role assists with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities. It may include providing transportation assistance by driving an activity bus and lifting or transporting students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training. The paraprofessional provides daily living support such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene after training. As assigned, the role may also involve medically invasive procedures, including tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and training. The paraprofessional supports lesson-plan development, provides feedback to teachers and supervisors about individual students, and communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications identified 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 employed.
Be able, 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 all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

Support the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings.
Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
Provide daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
As assigned, provide medically invasive procedures such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and training.
Provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus when needed.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
Assist with lesson-plan development and provide feedback to teachers and supervisors about individual students.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues.