PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - 1ST GRADE

About the role

Serves the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Supports academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs as outlined in students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintains classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Performs daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Administers medically invasive procedures like tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Enforces students' behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
• Applies student accommodations and modifications as specified in their IEPs.
• Collects data on students' IEP goals under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Communicates with students and parents regarding routine educational matters.

Requirements

• Must pass District-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training annually.
• Must complete specialized training in invasive procedures, such as tube feeding and catheterization, as required by the assignment.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license or be able to obtain one within the state's required timeframe for new residents and meet the District's insurability requirements.

Qualifications

Refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide for details. Specialized training in invasive procedures will be provided upon assignment.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

New hires will be set at $22.824 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.824 to $27.275 per hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.

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