Applications will be received until August 1st. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Support teachers by providing curriculum-based English Language Acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas. In addition, communicates and coordinates with students and parents (oral and written) about routine issues in their native language of Arabic.

What DPS Offers You:

* A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. * Salary Range: New hires will be set at $22.00 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.00 to $26.290 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. * In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page. * This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What You'll Do:

* Provides computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who scored below established level on standardized tests or assessments. * Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assists and supports the development of lesson plans. * Supervises and monitors students at assigned site(s) and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules. * Assists in assessment of students' reading and writing abilities.

What You'll Need:

* To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide * 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.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun