PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MULTI-INTENSIVE AUTISM, 6TH-8TH GRADE

About the role

Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of middle and high school level 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.
• Makes 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.
• Aids in community support for various activities (job coaching, use of public transportation).
• Navigates transportation assistance by driving an activity bus.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
• Supports the development of lesson plans and provides 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 personal or company vehicle to conduct work duties, 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.

Qualifications

Please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide for details.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version, and PERA Retirement.

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.

Schedule

TBD