PARAPROFESSIONAL, INSTRUCTIONAL

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration, including help with instructional and behavioral management duties. Assists students with in-class work and supports the preparation of assignments and grading. The role may also include assisting in a Library Media Center or Computer Lab. The paraprofessional supervises assigned students and helps facilitate instructional programs as directed. The position supports instruction for individuals and small groups, reinforces concepts taught by teachers, and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff. It may provide support in designated curricula and in personal computer hardware and software skills, or oversee the general function, operation, and maintenance of a computer laboratory. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed. The position requires compliance with DPS security, safety, and driving policies, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the position’s physical demands. The position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).

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).
Support racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; 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

Supervises assigned students and assists in facilitating instructional programs as directed.
Assists with testing and assessment, multimedia activities, recordkeeping, computer operation, discipline, and other assigned activities.
Prepares and sets up educational materials; supports lesson-plan development and provides teachers or supervisors with feedback on individual students.
Presents subject matter to students under teachers’ direction using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing.
Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff.
Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
Supervises and monitors students at the assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors and student-related administrative policies and rules.
May provide instructional support in designated curricula, including reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics, and library media.
May support instruction in personal computer hardware and software skills or oversee the general function, operation, and maintenance of a computer laboratory.
Maintains the confidentiality of student information.
Completes required training programs and attends meetings as required.