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Job Description
**Applications for this position must be submitted by November 10, 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.**
About this job:
The Occupational / Physical Therapist Paraprofessional Technician supports licensed Occupational/Physical Therapists with provision of motor therapy services for primarily special education students ranging in age from 3-21.
Note: Here is a link to the Paraprofessional Qualifications Guide
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 $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 per hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.
- 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 You'll Do:
- Assists the therapist with direct service provision, including but not limited to physical management, manual therapy, positioning, and care of the designated students according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Assists with developing and following daily and weekly schedules with supervising therapists
- Supports and assists with facilitation of the therapy related accommodations and modifications as specified on the IEP
- Assists the therapist with daily treatment documentation, data collection, and caseload data
- Assist with care of adaptive equipment, including inventory of equipment
- Participates in, becomes trained in, and follows correct procedures of care for children with disabling conditions including wheelchair safety, lifting, positioning on adaptive equipment, and other daily living activities related to student therapy program
- Assists the therapist with preparation and set-up of therapy related equipment educational materials
- Collaborates with the therapist and school staff regarding treatment progress and ideas
- Follows procedures established by the school District and the students’ IEPs regarding safety, behavior management, and services
- Other duties, as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- Must have 2+ years of related work experience
- Must have a High School diploma/GED plus one of the following: Proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; minimum SAT scores (within the last 5 years) of 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; or transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university
- An Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university satisfies minimum requirements above (Note: All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.)
- Successful completion of District training required; If using personal or company vehicle to conduct work duties, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability requirements
- 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.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun
About Us
With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
