Job detail
Paraprofessional, 1:1 secondary special education
Denver Public Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/3/2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Salary
$23 - $27 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The paraprofessional provides individualized academic, behavioral, and daily living support to secondary students with disabilities as outlined in their ieps. They also assist with data collection and classroom management under the direction of a special education teacher.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet district paraprofessional qualifications and complete required training in de-Escalation and physical restraint. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transporting students and providing medically invasive procedures as trained.
CommunicationCollaborationDe-escalationData collectionStudent supervisionPersonal hygiene assistanceClassroom managementMedical supportIEP implementationSpecial education supportBehavior interventionPhysical restraint training
Benefits
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA retirement