Job detail
Paraprofessional, 1:1 elementary special education - 1st grade
Denver Public Schools
PART_TIME
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Salary
$23 - $27 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Provides individualized academic, behavioral, and physical support to elementary students with disabilities as outlined in their ieps. Assists with daily living procedures, monitors classroom activities, and collects data on student learning goals under the direction of a special education teacher.
Requirements summary
Requires completion of district-Approved training in de-Escalation and physical restraint, as well as the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting and transporting students. Candidates must maintain a permanent residence in colorado and meet district insurability requirements if driving is involved.
CommunicationCollaborationDe-escalationData collectionPersonal hygiene assistanceClassroom supportIEP implementationSpecial education supportBehavior interventionStudent monitoringPhysical restraint trainingMedically invasive procedures
Benefits
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA retirement