PARAPROFESSIONAL, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (ELA), BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED

About the role

Supports teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas. What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive compensation, including a salary range for new hires and internal candidates, with details available in the Para Salary Schedule.
• Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
• Employee associations and bargaining units, with important documents available on the Employee Associations Page.

Responsibilities

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 levels on standardized tests or assessments.
• Assists in assessing students' reading and writing abilities.
• Collaborates with teachers and educational staff to coordinate instructional efforts and support lesson planning.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using various teaching methods.
• Assists individuals and small student groups, reinforcing learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Communicates (verbally and in writing) with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
• Supervises and monitors students at assigned sites, reinforcing positive behaviors and adhering to administrative policies and rules.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Pass a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz, which includes a speaking and reading component.
• Believe in and support all students, ensuring they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
• Have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

For detailed qualifications, please refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide. For ELA-S paraprofessional positions, a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz is required, covering both speaking and reading skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills, particularly in Spanish and English, are essential. The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and educational staff, as well as the capacity to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, is also crucial.

Benefits

DPS offers comprehensive benefits including time off, health and wellness programs, and retirement benefits through PERA. For more information, visit the New Employee Resources page.

Pay

New hires will be set at $22.824 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.824 to $27.275 per hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job description. Please refer to the Denver Public Schools website for more information on schedules and work arrangements.