Paraprofessional, Instructional

DPS•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration, helping with instructional and behavioral management duties. The role assists students with in-class work, prepares assignments, and helps grade student work. It may also provide support in the Library Media Center or Computer Lab. The position supervises assigned students and supports instructional programs as directed by teachers. It may involve presenting subject matter under teacher guidance, helping individuals and small groups reinforce learning, supporting testing and assessment, and assisting with educational materials, lesson plans, recordkeeping, and computer-based activities. The paraprofessional communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine issues in their native language, reinforces positive student behavior and school policies, and maintains the confidentiality of student information. The position is scheduled for November 10, 2026 through June 4, 2027. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed. This is a bargaining-unit position.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications described in the paraprofessional qualifications guide.
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; 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

Supervise assigned students and assist with 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 with feedback about individual students.
Present subject matter under teachers’ direction and guidance 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.
Supervise and monitor students at assigned sites and reinforce positive behavior and student-related policies and rules.
Provide instructional support in designated curricula and, as assigned, support computer hardware and software instruction or oversee the operation and maintenance of a computer laboratory.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Complete required training programs and attend required meetings.