Paraprofessional, English Language Acquisition - Spanish

DPS•Denver, CO

16d

About The Position

Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas. The position provides classroom assistance as students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It also supports instruction, assessment, student supervision, and communication with students and parents in their native language. Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted later may continue to be reviewed if a candidate has not been identified, and applicants may also be considered for other opportunities with Denver Public Schools. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). The listed salary reflects the 2025–2026 school year; the 2026–2027 salary schedule is typically finalized in mid-summer and takes effect August 1.

Requirements

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
Pass both the speaking and reading parts of the Berlitz proficiency exam required for ELA-S paraprofessional positions.
Meet the qualifications described in the district’s paraprofessional qualifications guide.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all 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.
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 scored 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 methods.
Assist individuals and small student groups and reinforce learning 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 student-related administrative policies and rules.