Paraprofessional, English Language Acquisition; Ela - Spanish, 6Th-8Th Grade

Job Posting

Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas.

About this job:

Denver Public Schools offers a culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives. The salary range for new hires is $22.824 per hour, and for internal candidates, it ranges from $22.824 to $27.275 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 additional information, visit our New Employee Resources page.

What you'll do:

• Provides classroom assistance in the area of language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in designated subject areas.
• Prepares and sets up educational materials.
• Provides computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who scored below established level on standardized tests or assessments.
• Assists in assessment of students' reading and writing abilities.
• Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assists and supports the development of lesson plans.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Provides student performance assessment assistance for assigned subject matter, providing feedback to the student and the teacher.
• Communicates (verbally and in writing) with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
• Supervises and monitors students at assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules.

What you'll need:

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• ELA-S paraprofessional positions are required to complete a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz. The test has two parts, speaking and reading, and the candidate must pass in order to be hired for the position. For more information, check out SLP Exam for Paraprofessionals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• 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

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 state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more .