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

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 17, 2026; the posting remains open until filled.

About the role

The ELA-S Paraprofessional supports teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas.

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 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, giving 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 sites and reinforces positive student behaviors and student-related administration policies and rules.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• Must complete a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz (speaking and reading sections; passing score required for hire).
• Must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Must have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Commitment to lead for racial and educational excellence and to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Belief in and support for all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.

For acceptable qualifications, refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide. For exam details, see SLP Exam for Paraprofessionals.

Pay

New hires start at $22.824 per hour. Internal candidates may earn up to $27.275 per hour. The listed rate reflects the 2025–2026 school year; 2026–2027 salaries will be finalized mid-summer. For full compensation details, view the Para Salary Schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness benefits (available in English or Spanish).
• PERA retirement plan.
• Representation by an employee association (bargaining unit); see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement.

For additional information, visit the New Employee Resources page.