PARAPROFESSIONAL, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•$23 - $28

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 may involve assisting with instruction and assessments, personal care, student mobility, communication with families, and other classroom and office activities.

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, hold a valid driver’s license, have a good driving record, 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 employed.
Be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, general 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.
Provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, when assigned and as trained and directed, following universal precautions.
Provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus, if needed.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques in accordance with District training.
Assist with and support the development of lesson plans.
Provide feedback to teachers and supervisors about individual students.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues.