Paraprofessional, Secondary Special Education -Multi Intensive Severe

Overview

PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
-MULTI INTENSIVE SEVERE

Join to apply for the PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
-MULTI INTENSIVE SEVERE role at Denver Public Schools.

Applications will be received until May 29th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range:
  New hires will be set at $22.00 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.00 to $26.290 per hour.  for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers Total Reward benefits such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

• 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.
• Monitors classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives and learning goals.
• Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
• Performs medically invasive tasks (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique per District training. Supports implementation of student behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
• Implements student accommodations and modifications as outlined in the IEP in both academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day.
• Under the supervision of a special education teacher, collects data on students’ IEP goals.
• Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues at the direction of the supervising special education teacher.

• Qualifications:
  
  See paraprofessional qualifications guide referenced by DPS for acceptable qualifications for this role.
• Specialized training in invasive procedures, such as tube feeding and catheterization, will be provided as the 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 vehicle, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one; meet the District’s insurability requirements.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed by DPS.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools 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, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools and serves more than 90,000 students.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education