University Instructors LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead, change, and inspire students in the Denver area. In the role as special education assistant, you will have the opportunity to serve students and help create inclusive and positive learning environments and experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multimedia activities, record-keeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities.
• May provide medically invasive (e.g. tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning) and daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed. 
• Assists and supports the development of lesson plans, and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
• Communicates and coordinates with students and parents (oral and written) about routine educational issues.

What You’ll need:

• Specialized training in invasive procedures, such as tube feeding and catheterization will be provided, as assignment requires.
• Must pass District approved written and physical exams covering de-escalation and physical restraint training, on an annual basis.
• Required training must be completed within 75 days of initial hire.
• If transporting students or using a personal or a company vehicle to conduct work duties, they 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.  

$35 hourly/ 6.5 Hours a Day/ Monday-Friday

University Instructors is an equal opportuity employer