Paraprofessional, 1:1 Elementary Special Education

DPS•Denver, CO

11h•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 services to one or more students as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), under the direction and supervision of teachers. Specialized training in invasive procedures will be provided as required by assignment. Applications submitted by November 9, 2026, receive full consideration; applications may continue to be reviewed afterward.

Requirements

Meet qualifications listed 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, hold or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the required timeframe for new residents and meet District insurability requirements.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support students’ access to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

Provide services to students as outlined in their IEPs, 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 support learning goals.
Provide daily living assistance, including 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’ 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 issues at the supervising special education teacher’s direction.