PARAPROFESSIONAL, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (ELA), ECE - 5TH GRADE
Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO
•$23 - $28
About The Position
Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas, from early childhood education through fifth grade. The position assists students as they develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and provides individual and small-group learning support under teacher direction.
Requirements
- Meet an acceptable qualification listed in the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- Pass the Berlitz proficiency exam, which includes speaking and reading sections.
- Be bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed by DPS.
- Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom assistance in language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in designated subject areas.
- Prepare and set up educational materials.
- Provide computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who score below established levels on standardized tests or assessments.
- Assist in assessing students’ reading and writing abilities.
- Coordinate instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assist with lesson-plan development.
- Present subject matter under teachers’ direction and guidance using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing.
- Assist individuals and small student groups and reinforce concepts presented by teachers.
- Assist with student performance assessments in assigned subject matter and provide feedback to students and teachers.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
- Supervise and monitor students at assigned sites and reinforce positive student behaviors and related administrative policies and rules.
Benefits
- Time off
- Health and wellness benefits
- PERA retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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