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

$47,474–$56,732 year

On-site · Denver, Colorado, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Large
Industry
Education Services

Job Summary

Paraprofessional position supporting middle/high school students with disabilities in Denver Public Schools. Responsibilities include assisting with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, record-keeping, discipline, and other activities; providing daily living support (toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene); may perform medically invasive procedures and daily living tasks following universal precautions; may assist with community activities and transportation by driving an activity bus; lifts/transports students using proper equipment; supports development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teachers/supervisor; communicates with students and parents about routine educational issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Paraprofessional qualifications guide (district specified)
  • Must pass district-approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training annually
  • If transporting students or using personal/company vehicle, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain within state-required timeframe
  • Ability to meet physical demands of position
  • Specialized training in invasive procedures (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization) will be provided as required by assignment
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado
  • Equal Opportunity Employer statements and non-discrimination policies
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$47k – $57k / yr

PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - AFFECTIVE NEEDS, 6TH-8TH GRADE · Denver Public Schools

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