Special Education Paraprofessional (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

13d • $40,000 - $49,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Special Education Paraprofessionals support the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of students with disabilities. As a paraprofessional at DSST you could be placed in one of the below settings. Please note that your role and responsibilities will vary based on both your setting placement and campus location. Read more about Special Education Programming here . Mild/Moderate Setting : This role is typically providing a student with disabilities with 1:1 support who receives the majority of their instructional time in the general education classroom. Center Based Setting : This role typically entails working as part of a Center team providing 1:1 or small group support/instruction to students with disabilities that receive the majority of their daily instruction in a center program setting. We know one of the main barriers to becoming a teacher or continuing into education leadership roles for many of our non-instructional staff is the bachelor's degree requirement. If you currently do not hold a bachelor's degree, we partner with Reach University to help you earn one for free while working as a paraprofessional at DSST!

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma
• Demonstrate “In-Field” Status to be a Paraprofessional in one of the following ways within 30 days of your start date. Read more about that here .
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve

Nice To Haves

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of accommodations and modifications for one or multiple students.
• Assist with the implementation of behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports to support the behavioral needs within the classroom environment.
• Assist teachers in developing lesson plans, material preparation and collecting data for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and collect data related to academics and behavior.
• Maintain a learning environment that is structured, organized, and routine-oriented with a variety of instructional formats.
• Assist the general education teacher with students that might need extra support with learning skills within the classroom environment.
• Exhibit clear communication skills to provide support and strategies to the center program team and school community by modeling and accepting on-going feedback.
• Communicate daily with families.
• Maintain confidentiality with student records and ensure that information regarding students is shared at appropriate times.
• Facilitate interactions between students and staff and students and their peers.
• Assist with a variety of assessments that measure progress towards learning outcomes and behaviors that are needed to be successful in the general education environment.
• Provide extended time to students for assessments.
• Assist in the implementation of skill replacement curriculum that is focused on successful steps to inclusion, behavior skill development, social-communication strategies to facilitate engagement in the general education classroom, and other extracurricular activities.
• Reflect and seek to improve learning and development.
• Participate in the school’s professional development programs including principles and procedures in Applied Behavior Analysis, development of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention plans, and social cognition and executive function skills.
• Lead and participate in best practice sessions and peer coaching.
• Attend conferences.
• Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED