Paraprofessional, Instructional

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration, assisting teachers with 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 a Library Media Center or Computer Lab. The paraprofessional supervises assigned students and supports instructional programs under teacher direction. Duties may include helping with assessments, multimedia activities, recordkeeping, computer operations, discipline, lesson preparation, and individual or small-group instruction. The position may support designated curricula or computer lab operations and requires maintaining the confidentiality of student information. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed. Applications submitted by October 30, 2026, will receive full consideration; later applications may also be reviewed. The position is represented by an employee association bargaining unit. New hires will be paid $22.125 per hour based on the 2025–2026 school-year salary schedule; the listed internal-candidate range is $22.125 to $26.528 per hour. The 2026–2027 salary schedule is typically finalized mid-summer and effective August 1.

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; believe in and 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.
Have the ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

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