Job detail
Paraprofessional, elementary special education - 3rd - 5th grade
Denver Public Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/30/2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Salary
$23 - $27 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The paraprofessional supports the educational, behavioral, and daily living needs of elementary students with disabilities in a classroom setting. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, performing clerical tasks, and providing personal care such as feeding and hygiene.
Requirements summary
Candidates must pass district-Approved written and physical exams, including de-Escalation and restraint training. Applicants are required to live in colorado and possess the ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
CommunicationDe-escalationRecord-keepingTransportation assistanceClerical tasksPersonal hygiene assistanceBehavioral managementStudent assessmentSpecial education supportLesson plan supportInvasive medical proceduresPhysical restraint training
Benefits
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA retirement