PARAPROFESSIONAL, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - 1ST-2ND GRADE
Denver Public Schools · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
Education$22.824–$27.275/hrFull-time
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.
What DPS Offers
- Salary Range: New hires will be set at $22.824 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.824 to $27.275 per hour.
- Total Rewards: Includes time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
- Bargaining Unit: Represented by an employee association.
What You'll Do
- Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, general office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
- Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
- May provide medically invasive (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
- May need to provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus.
- Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique according to District training.
- Aids and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
- Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.
What You’ll Need
- Must pass District approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training, on an annual basis.
- Required specialized training in invasive procedures, such as, tube feeding, and catheterization will be provided, as assignment requires.
- Required training must be completed within 75 days of initial hire.
- If transporting students, must have valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and meet District insurability requirements.