PARAPROFESSIONAL, SATURDAY SCHOOL

DPS Careers • Denver, CO

7d

About The Position

General education paraprofessionals will provide general assistance and support to certified teachers during summer instructional program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Minimum
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Helps provide students with assistance on in-class work
• One-on-one or small group instruction, as outlined by the teacher
• Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support
• Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
• Ability to provide a positive learning environment and promote student independence.
• Ability to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods of time
• Ability to anticipate and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees