Paraprofessional, English Language Acquisition

DPS•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas. This role involves assisting students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, preparing educational materials, and providing computer-based instruction. The position also includes assisting with student assessments, coordinating instructional efforts with teachers, and reinforcing learning concepts. Communication with students and parents in their native language is also a key aspect, along with supervising students and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma/GED
Proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; OR minimum SAT scores (within the last 5 years) of 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; OR transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university
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 of the position.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

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 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 site and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules