**Applications for this position must be submitted by September 7, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org [http://careers.dpsk12.org/].**
About this job
Provides advanced assistance and support to teachers and administration. Responsible for assisting teachers with both instructional and behavioral management duties. Provides students with assistance on in-class work and be of assistance in preparing student assignments and in grading student work. May also assist in the Library Media Center or the Computer Lab.
What DPS Offers You
What You'll Do
Supervises assigned students and assists in the facilitation of the instructional programs as directed.
Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, recordkeeping, computer operation, discipline, and other activities, as directed.
Prepares and sets-up educational materials; assists and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students.
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; discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff.
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.
May provide instruction support to teachers in designated curricula (e.g., reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics, library media) and may support teachers in the instruction and teaching of personal computer hardware and software skills or, as designated, oversee the general function, operation and maintenance of a computer laboratory.
Maintains the confidentiality of student information.
Completes training programs and attends meetings as required.
What You’ll Need
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.
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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.
