PARAPROFESSIONAL, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - 9TH - 12TH GRADE

**Applications for this position must be submitted by August 12, 2026 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:

 

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

 

 

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 $22.824 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. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• 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:

• Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
• Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained.
• 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.
• May assist with community support for various activities (job coaching, use of public transportation).
• May need to provide transportation assistance by driving an activity bus.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training.
• Assists and supports the development of lesson plans, and provide 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 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.