PARAPROFESSIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL - K-5TH GRADE

DPS Careers • Denver, CO

113d • $21 - $25,180

About The Position

Instructional Paraprofessionals provide staff support in an educational or childcare environment. Instructional Paraprofessionals will work with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction on reading, writing, math, and other education related activities as assigned by teachers' directions.

Requirements

• Refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide for acceptable qualifications.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
• Belief in and support for all students to feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• May provide instruction support to teachers in designated curricula (e.g., reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics, library media).
• May support teachers in the instruction and teaching of personal computer hardware and software skills or oversee the general function, operation and maintenance of a computer laboratory.
• Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff.
• Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multimedia activities, recordkeeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities, as directed.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees