Paraprofessional, Instructional, Kindergarten - 5Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration, including instructional and behavioral management support. The role assists students with in-class work and helps prepare assignments and grade student work. It may also provide support in the Library Media Center or Computer Lab. The paraprofessional supervises assigned students and assists with instructional programs under teacher direction. Duties include supporting instruction, assessments, classroom activities, student behavior, and routine communication with students and parents. The role may provide instruction support in designated curricula or help with computer skills and computer laboratory operations. Student information must be kept confidential, and required training and meetings must be completed. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed and be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations. The position is represented by an employee association. Applications submitted by October 27, 2026, receive full consideration; applications submitted later may continue to be reviewed.

Requirements

Meet qualifications acceptable for this role as described in the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
Comply with DPS security, safety, and driving policies, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

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 assigned activities.
Prepare and set up educational materials; support lesson-plan development; and provide teachers or supervisors feedback about 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 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 student behaviors and school policies and rules.
Provide instructional support in designated curricula, and potentially support computer hardware and software instruction or oversee computer laboratory operations and maintenance.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Complete required training programs and attend required meetings.
Comply with DPS security, safety, and driving policies, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.