Special Education Para - Pooled

Applications for this position must be submitted by 3/16/26 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Collaborates and works with staff and students in a variety of settings (home, community) to meet the needs of students with special needs, impairments, and disabilities.

What DPS Offers You:

• 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 $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 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 Version or Health and Wellness Benefits- Spanish Version , 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

What You'll Do:

• May provide medically invasive (e.g. tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) and daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) activities following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• Facilitates and supports transitions, accommodations and modifications specified on Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and teacher lesson plans.
• Prepares and sets-up educational materials.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
• Communicates and coordinates with students and parents (oral and written) about routine educational issues.
• Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and other educational staff.
• Assists with implementation of structured programs and schedules for the classroom.
• Works in a variety of school, community and home settings.

What You'll Need:

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• Must pass District approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training, on an annual basis; Specialized training in invasive procedures, such as, tube feeding and catheterization, will be provided, as assignment requires; Required training must be completed within 75 days of initial hire; If using personal or company vehicle to conduct work duties, 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