Paraprofessional

DORA MOORE ECE-8 SCHOOL Central Hours Per Day: 7 Salary Range:New hires will be set at $20.50 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $20.50 to $24.90 per hour. Please note: Applicationswill be received until May 10, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may considerapplicationssubmitted after thedeadline.Interested applicants mustapplyonline by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board atcareers.dpsk12.org. Subjects and Grades: Position begins in school year Kindergarten Grade 01 - First Grade 02 - Second Grade 03 - Third Grade 04 - Fourth Grade 05 - Fifth Essential Functions and Objectives: The Health Technician Paraprofessional provides basic, routine patient/student care including first aid, administering prescribed medicines, and assisting with screenings (such as vision, hearing and scoliosis) according to District guidelines. Will work under the supervision of, and as authorized by designated medical personnel. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.For Special Education positions physical demands, click here. Qualifications: To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide . Education Requirements: Copy of high school diploma or GED. Additional Information: Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): Benefits (including DPS contributions): Compensation Structures: Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools. About Denver Public Schools: Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the statein terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.