PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUSIVE

** Applications will be received until February 27, 2026. 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: 
Supports teachers by providing assistance with educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of preschool children with disabilities in an inclusive preschool setting.

NOTE: Position requires that the employee work in an inclusive preschool program such as an ECE 3-4 inclusive classroom

  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 $22.82 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.82 to $27.27 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:

• Facilitates and supports accommodations and modifications specified on Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and teacher lesson plans.
• Prepares and sets-up educational materials for preschool children with and without disabilities.
• Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and other educational staff; communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues.
• Assists with conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities as they pertain to working with preschool children with and without disabilities.
• Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained and directed; additional duties may include health support delegation such as g-tube feeding or catheterization.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.
• Supports embedded and direct learning opportunities during all daily activities in the preschool class schedule.
• Assists in maintaining high and low adaptive technology equipment.
• Monitors student activity in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds and other locations as required or requested.
• Completes training programs and attends meetings as required 
   

What You’ll Need:

• Must have a High School diploma/GED plus one of the following: Proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; minimum SAT scores (within the last 5 years) of 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; or transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Experience modifying tasks and/or designing adaptations within job/community setting preferred.
• 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
• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• 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 (includin