Paraprofessional, 1:1 Elementary Special Education

DPS•Denver, CO

6d•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 position 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 may involve academic and behavioral support, personal care, medically invasive procedures after specialized training, and lifting or transporting students using appropriate equipment and techniques. The paraprofessional also supports students’ individualized plans and accommodations, collects data on IEP goals, and communicates about routine educational matters at the direction of the supervising special education teacher.

Requirements

Meet qualifications acceptable for the role as 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, hold or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the applicable timeframe for new residents and meet district insurability requirements.
Live and work in Colorado with a permanent home address in the state 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 so they feel seen and heard.

Responsibilities

Provide services to one or more students as outlined in their IEPs, including support for 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 daily living assistance, such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
Perform medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, or 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.