Paraprofessional, Instructional - 1St Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration, including instructional and behavioral management support. The role helps students with in-class work and assists with preparing assignments and grading student work. The paraprofessional may also assist in the Library Media Center or Computer Lab. The position supports instructional programs under teacher direction by supervising students, preparing educational materials, reinforcing learning, and helping with classroom activities. It may include instruction support in designated curricula and assistance with computer hardware and software instruction or operation of a computer laboratory. The role requires maintaining student confidentiality, completing required training, and attending meetings. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado and comply with DPS security, safety, and driving policies, including use of Personal Protective Equipment. The role calls for supporting racial and educational excellence and working to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity. Applications are due by October 26, 2026, for full consideration; applications may continue to be reviewed afterward if the position remains unfilled. This is a bargaining-unit position.

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 by DPS.
Be able, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

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 activities as directed.
Prepare and set up educational materials; support lesson-plan development and provide teachers or supervisors with feedback on individual students.
Present subject matter under teacher direction using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing.
Assist individuals and small student groups 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 student behaviors and student-related policies and rules.
Provide instructional support in designated curricula and, as assigned, support computer skills instruction or oversee the function, operation, and maintenance of a computer laboratory.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Complete required training programs and attend meetings.