PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - BILINGUAL SPANISH PREFERRED

$21 - $25,180/Yr

Denver Public Schools - Denver, CO

- Entry Level

Denver, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Paraprofessionals assist in planning and implementing the daily curriculum for young students including students with special needs. Also supports all areas of a young child's development, including physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills under the guidance of the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Performs classroom duties as assigned, including but not limited to preparing instructional materials, assisting with student instruction, student care and discipline, and keeping the classroom clean and well-organized.
• Plans and evaluates program and student needs with the teacher daily and addresses specific student needs as identified by the teacher.
• Communicates with teachers and administrators about performance and disciplinary issues.
• Complies with program rules and regulations including State of Colorado licensing requirements for Child Care Centers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a salary range of $21.00 per hour for new hires and $21.00 to $25.180 per hour for internal candidates.
• Time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.