Paraprofessional, Elementary Special Education, K-2Nd Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

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 supports students in kindergarten through second grade and assists teachers and supervisors with instruction and student support. The position may involve conducting testing and assessments; assisting with multimedia activities, office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, and discipline; and providing daily living support, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained. Depending on the assignment, the paraprofessional may perform medically invasive procedures after training and as directed, assist with student transportation, and lift or transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques. The position is represented by an employee association. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed. Applications submitted by November 9 receive full consideration; applications may continue to be reviewed afterward.

Requirements

Meet qualifications accepted 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.
Have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and meet District insurability requirements if transporting students.
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.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in invasive procedures such as tube feeding and catheterization will be provided if required by the assignment.

Responsibilities

Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
Provide daily living support, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene, as trained.
May provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, or suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
May assist with student transportation by driving an activity bus.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
Assist with and support lesson-plan development and provide teachers or supervisors feedback about individual students.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues.
Support students’ educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs across integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and support efforts to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity.