Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1

The Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse, K-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) charter school. We believe in teaching students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking, and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond. Our EL curriculum is supported by a robust outdoor Adventure program in which all students and staff participate.

The Dedicated Adult Support will report to and work closely with the Special Education Team and classroom teacher to support one student in the general education classroom. The Dedicated Adult Support works under the direction of the special education teacher, who plans and oversees the supports provided. Responsibilities include supporting teachers by providing assistance with educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical and daily living needs of K-8 students with and without disabilities. This includes personal care and daily living support such as toileting, changing, feeding, and hygiene, as trained and directed. Candidates will be working in the classroom setting, supporting individual and group teaching, supervision of adventure activities and fieldwork, and coverage of lunch and recess. The job demands a professional who is inspired by teaching children and is dedicated to being a part of a learning