Paraprofessional,Secondary Special Education - Mild​/Moderate , 6Th Grade

PARAPROFESSIONAL, 1:1 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MILD/MODERATE NEEDS, 6TH GRADE

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Applications will be received until December 3rd
. 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.

Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of secondary students with disabilities in integrated, resource, self-contained, and community settings.

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• 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. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits (English or Spanish), and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

• Provide services to one or more individual students as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP), including supporting academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs.
• Monitor classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives and meet learning goals.
• Assist with daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
• Perform medically invasive procedures (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique according to District training.
• Support implementation of students’ individual behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans.
• Implement student accommodations and modifications as outlined in their individual IEP in both academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day.
• Under the supervision of a special education teacher, collect data on students’ individual IEP goals.
• Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine educational issues as directed by the supervising special education teacher.

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• 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 one within the required timeframe and meet the District’s insurability requirements.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• 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 (including family medical history), 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.

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