PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INCLUSIVE

Denver Public Schools • Denver, CO

3d • $23 - $27

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• For ECE Para's Only: Copy of your high school diploma or GED AND must successfully complete ECE 101 within a designated period of time which will be determined after hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule .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 , health and wellness benefits – English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits – Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED