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PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - 6TH - 8TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools · Denver, CO · 2 mo ago
Education$22.824–$27.275/hrFull-time

Applications for this position must be submitted by August 9, 2026 to ensure full consideration.

About the Role

The Secondary 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of middle school students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained and community settings.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, 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) and daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
  • May assist with community support for various activities (job coaching, use of public transportation).
  • May need to provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus.
  • Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
  • Assists and supports the development of lesson plans, and provide feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
  • Communicates and coordinates with students and parents (oral and written) about routine educational issues.

Requirements

  • 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 a personal or company vehicle to conduct work duties, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability requirements.
  • Must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
  • Must have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

For acceptable qualifications, refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide.

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. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized mid-summer.

For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers:

  • Time off
  • Health and wellness benefits (English Version or Spanish Version)
  • PERA Retirement

For additional information, visit the New Employee Resources page.

This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). See the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents.

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