PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUSIVE

** Applications will be received until July 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 at careers.dpsk12.org. **
 About this job:
 The Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional supports young children with special needs in a classroom setting. Under the direction of the lead teacher, they assist with implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), promote social and academic growth, and help with classroom activities and supervision. Key duties include providing one-on-one or small group support, monitoring student progress, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment.
 What DPS Offers You:

• 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. 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:

• 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

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 including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.