PARAPROFESSIONAL, ITINERANT SPECIALIST EDUCATION

Please note : This is a continuous job posting seeking multiple candidates for positions available throughout the 2024-2025 school year.About this job : A Special Education Paraprofessional assists students with disabilities in elementary and secondary schools by supporting classroom instruction, implementing IEP goals, managing behaviors, and providing personal care when needed. They work closely with teachers to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.What DPS Offers You :

• 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 $22.00 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.00 to $26.290 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.What You'll Do :
• Serves students from all eligibility categories. May need to teach literacy, math, language skills, behavioral skills, daily living skills, and / or adaptive skills, and may also provide physical care needs.
• Provides instruction at the large group, small group, and individual level.
• Collaborates with general education staff for successful inclusion of students.
• Teaches and manages a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders, whose educational needs center on development of academics, social-emotional and adaptive behavior skills
• Provides instruction for students with emotional disabilities with an emphasis on instruction for behavioral skills, social skills, and academic skills.
• Provides instruction and services for students who frequently present with multiple disabilities. Curriculum emphasis is in skill development in the domain areas of : basic skills and concepts (including functional academics), recreation and leisure, community, vocational and domestic. Motor, communication and social skills are infused throughout all areas.
• Provides instruction and services in a self-contained classroom for students who need more time for specialized instruction. This may include the teaching of general academics, functional academics, behavioral skills, social skills, and daily living skills. Collaborates with general education staff for the successful inclusion of students.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. For Special Education positions physical demands, click here.
• Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multimedia activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
• 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.
• Assists 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 (oral and written) about routine educational issues.What You'll Need :
• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this 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 a Colorado driver's license within the state's required time frame for new residents 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.Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun Learn More

Salary : $22,000 - $26,290