PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
About the role
Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings.
Responsibilities
- Provides services to one or more individual students as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP), including supporting academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs.
- Makes sure classroom activities, assignments and/or materials are supported and reinforced by the supervising teacher.
- Supports daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene.
- Supports implementation of students' individual behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
- Implements student accommodations and modifications as outlined in their individual IEP in both academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day.
- Collects data on students’ individual IEP goals under the supervision of a special education teacher.
- Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues at the direction of the supervising special education teacher.
Requirements
To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhyQGYJkmuqbAbJMJLbXOk7BDX2sgW56/view?usp=sharing]
Qualifications
- Specialized training in invasive procedures, such as tube feeding and catheterization will be provided, as assignment requires.
- Must pass District approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training, on an annual basis.
- Required training must be completed within 75 days of initial hire.
- If transporting students or using personal or a company vehicle to conduct work duties, they must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability requirements.
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Behavior Intervention
- IEP Implementation
- Patient Care
- Crisis Management
- Data Collection
- De-escalation
- Physical Restraint
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medical Procedure Support
Benefits
DPS offers a competitive compensation package, including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. Additional total rewards include professional development opportunities and a supportive culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun.
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 [https://aptg.co/lnn26P].
Schedule
The start date is immediate and the expiry date is September 8, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information, visit our job board at careers.dpsk12.org [http://careers.dpsk12.org/].
Company Information
DPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.