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Denver Public Schools·Denver, Colorado
Paraprofessional, ela native language- Kinyarwandan · $23/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 72 posted teaching assistant roles in Denver, Colorado rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
Pay for this role is about level with the Denver, Colorado median for teaching assistant roles.
This role supports teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas, focusing on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Responsibilities also include preparing materials, assisting with assessments, presenting subject matter under teacher direction, and communicating with parents in the student's native language.
Supports teachers by providing curriculum-based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas in all languages other than Spanish.
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
Salary
Range: New hires will be set at $22.824 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.824 to $27.275 per hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule [https://aptg.co/lnn26P].
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/financialservices/page/payroll], health and wellness benefits [https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-2026] - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits [https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-26_spanish_] - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees]. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees] page.
Applicants must refer to the paraprofessional qualifications guide for acceptable qualifications and must demonstrate a commitment to racial and educational excellence, supporting all students equitably. Candidates are also required to live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado and meet the physical demands of the position.
This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page [https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/talent/page/employee-associations] for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
Provides classroom assistance in the area of language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in designated subject areas.
Prepares and sets-up educational materials.
Provides computer-based reading and writing instruction for students who scored below established level on standardized tests or assessments.
Assists in assessment of students’ reading and writing ability.
Assists and supports development of lesson plans.
Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
Provides student performance assessment assistance for assigned subject matter, providing feedback to the student and the teacher.
Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine issues in their native language.
Supervises and monitors students at assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules.
Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff.
To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhyQGYJkmuqbAbJMJLbXOk7BDX2sgW56/view?usp=drive_link]
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 [https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf]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
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Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Market context
In Colorado, teaching assistant openings are often driven by classroom support needs, student services, and school staffing cycles. These roles can be competitive because employers may look for reliability, a high school diploma or equivalent, Safe Environment compliance, and respect for the Catholic faith. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and readiness to meet any school-specific compliance steps before applying.
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