Paraprofessional, Ela Native Language- Nepali

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Supports teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas in languages other than Spanish. The role assists students as they develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and supports instruction, assessment, classroom activities, and communication with students and parents in their native language. The position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed.

Requirements

Refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide for acceptable qualifications for this role.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
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 to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom assistance in language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in designated subject areas.
Prepare and set up educational materials.
Provide computer-based reading and writing instruction to students who score below established levels on standardized tests or assessments.
Assist in assessing students’ reading and writing ability.
Assist with and support development of lesson plans.
Present subject matter under teachers’ direction and guidance using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Assist individuals and small student groups and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Assist with student performance assessment in assigned subject matter and provide feedback to students and teachers.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
Supervise and monitor students at the assigned site and reinforce positive student behaviors and student-related administrative policies and rules.
Discuss and coordinate instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff.