PARAPROFESSIONAL,1:1 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MODERATE NEEDS, 9TH GRADE

Provides individualized support to a secondary student with disabilities, promoting access to instruction, fostering independence, and assisting with academic, behavioral, and functional needs under the direction of licensed staff. \*\*Applications for this position must be submitted by **August 6, 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**](http://careers.dpsk12.org/).\*\* **About this job:** Supports the educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of secondary 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 hou**r. For detailed compensation information, view the [Para Salary Schedule](https://aptg.co/lnn26P).*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**](https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/financialservices/page/payroll), [**health and wellness benefits**](https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-2026) - English Version or [**Health and Wellness Benefits**](https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-26_spanish_) - Spanish Version , and [**PERA Retirement**](https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees). For additional information visit our [New Employee Resources](https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees) page. - This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the [Employee Associations Page](https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/talent/page/employee-associations) for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. **What You'll Do:** - Provides services to one or more individual students as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP), including supporting academic, health, daily living, and behavioral needs. - Monitors classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting learning goals. - Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained. - Provides medically invasive (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) following universal precautions and as trained and directed. - Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique according to District training. - Supports implementation of students’ individual behavior intervention plans, crisis plans, and health care plans. - Implements student accommodations and modifications as outlined in their individual IEP in both academic and nonacademic settings throughout the school day. - Under the supervision of a special education teacher, collects data on students’ individual IEP goals. - Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues at the direction of the supervising special education teacher. **What You’ll Need:** - To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this [paraprofessional qualifications guide.](https://drive.google.com/fil…