Paraprofessional, 1:1 Elementary Special Education - 4Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

3d•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 one-to-one support for a fourth-grade student or other assigned students, following Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and the direction of supervising teachers. The role includes academic, behavioral, health, personal-care, and daily-living assistance across the school day. New hires will be paid $23.178 per hour. The stated salary reflects the 2025–2026 school year; salaries for 2026–2027 are typically finalized mid-summer and effective August 1. The position is represented by an employee association bargaining unit. DPS describes its culture as valuing Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun, with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Requirements

Meet 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, have or obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the required timeframe for new residents and meet District insurability requirements.
Lead for 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide services to one or more students as outlined in their IEP, 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 trained daily-living assistance, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene.
Perform medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, when trained and directed, following universal precautions.
Lift and transport students using appropriate equipment and techniques according to District training.
Support implementation of students’ behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
Implement IEP accommodations and modifications in academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day.
Collect data on students’ IEP goals under the supervision of a special education teacher.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational matters at the direction of the supervising special education teacher.