PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED

Assists with the delivery of instruction, care and discipline, and preparation of instructional materials for three, four, and/or five year-old pre-kindergarten students as directed by the classroom teacher, while also supporting English language acquisition in a Spanish language.

About the role

The paraprofessional supports curriculum delivery, student supervision, and development of instructional materials to ensure a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with instruction in both English and Spanish language to support students' language acquisition.
• Provides individualized and small group support to reinforce early learning concepts and language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials and activities under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Supports daily routines, including care, discipline, and positive behavior reinforcement.
• Assists with classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Helps with supervision of students in the classroom, during transitions, and on field trips or during special events.
• Communicates with parents and guardians about routine issues in their native language, as directed.
• Supports assessment and feedback cycles related to student language and literacy development.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and follows district policies and procedures.
• Attends required trainings and participates in professional development and staff meetings.
• Ensures compliance with State of Colorado child care licensing requirements and ECE-specific background checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.

• For ECE Para's Only: Copy of your high school diploma or GED AND must successfully complete ECE 101 within a designated period of time which will be determined after hire.
• 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.

Pay

New hires will be set at $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 per hour. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.

For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as:

• Time off
• Health and wellness benefits (English Version or Spanish Version)
• PERA Retirement

For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.

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.