ESS Paraprofessional- General Education Curriculum - Park Creek School

Job purpose:

The Exceptional Student Services Paraprofessional will implement general curriculum instruction for a classroom of students, at the direction of a certified teacher. The ESS Paraprofessional will support the management of IEP-driven supports and services for a classroom of students, while establishing a positive learning environment and promoting maximum student independence in all assigned tasks.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports the implementation of specially designed general curriculum content in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies, at the direction of a certified teacher.
2. Collaborates with teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to support student progress.
3. Completes special education documentation and classroom record-keeping according to DPS local procedures.
4. Pursues professional learning opportunities to build professional expertise.
5. Maintains confidentiality regarding students with disabilities.
6. Supports student performance in inclusive classrooms and school-wide activities, as assigned.
7. Supports students’ personal hygiene needs and moves students in and out of adaptive equipment (such as wheelchairs), when necessary.
8. Strong technical and computer skills are preferred

Qualifications:

Associates degree or higher; or at least sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education; official transcript required to validate education; ability to effectively attend to the needs of high school aged students/small groups in the classroom under the direction of a classroom teacher and school administration.

Work Calendar:

This position works 186 days, 7.5 hours daily

Open until filled:

Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately as applications are received and selection of a candidate may occur at any time.

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.