Paraprofessional, Instructional

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration, including instructional and behavioral management duties. Helps students with in-class work and supports the preparation of assignments and grading. The role may also provide assistance in the Library Media Center or Computer Lab. The paraprofessional supervises assigned students and facilitates instructional programs as directed. The position may provide instructional support in designated curricula or assist with teaching computer hardware and software skills, and may oversee the general function, operation, and maintenance of a computer laboratory. The employee maintains the confidentiality of student information and completes required training and meetings. Applicants must maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools and be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations. The position is represented by an employee association bargaining unit. Applications submitted by October 26, 2026, will receive full consideration; applications may continue to be reviewed afterward.

Requirements

Refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide for acceptable qualifications.
Comply with DPS security, safety, and driving policies, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community; support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned students and assist in facilitating instructional programs as directed.
Assist with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, recordkeeping, computer operation, discipline, and other directed activities.
Prepare and set up educational materials; support lesson-plan development and provide teachers or supervisors with feedback on individual students.
Present subject matter under teachers’ direction using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing.
Assist individuals and small groups of students and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Discuss and coordinate instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
Monitor students at assigned sites and reinforce positive behavior and student-related administrative policies and rules.
Provide instructional support in designated curricula and, when designated, support computer-skills instruction or oversee a computer laboratory.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Complete required training programs and attend meetings.