PARAPROFESSIONAL, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Description:

**Applications for this position must be submitted by August 7, 2026 to ensure
full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review
process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even
if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other
exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by
visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org [http://careers.dpsk12.org/].**



About this job:



Support 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 Learner Thrives.
* Salary Range: 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 [https://aptg.co/lnn26P]. 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.
* In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings
such as; time off
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/financialservices/page/payroll], health and wellness
benefits
[https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-2026] -
English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits
[https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-26_spanish_] -
Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees]. For additional
information visit our New Employee Resources
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees] page.
* This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).
Please see the Employee Associations Page
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/talent/page/employee-associations] for the current
master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining
unit.



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 set-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 sites 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.
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhyQGYJkmuqbAbJMJLbXOk7BDX2sgW56/view?usp=sharing]
* 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.
[https://mle.dpsk12.org/page/slp-exam-for-paraprofessional-candidates]
* 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
[https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf]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 at dpsk12.org.

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