Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Spanish Required)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a bilingual ELA-S paraprofessional to support English Language Acquisition in designated subject areas. You will assist with classroom activities, prepare instructional materials, and coordinate with teachers, students, and families in your native language.

Requirements include bilingual Spanish and English proficiency, completion of the paraprofessional qualifications guide, and the Berlitz proficiency exam for ELA-S paraprofessional roles.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional qualifications guide referenced in the job posting.
• Berlitz proficiency exam mandatory for ELA-S paraprofessional role.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom assistance in language acquisition, helping students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in designated subject areas.
• Prepares and sets up educational materials.
• Delivers computer-based reading and writing instruction for students below established levels.
• Assists in assessment of students’ reading and writing abilities.
• Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and staff and supports lesson development.
• Presents subject matter to students under teacher supervision using various teaching methods.
• Assists individuals and small groups and reinforces learning concepts.
• Provides student performance feedback to students and teachers.
• Communicates with students and parents in native language about routine issues.
• Supervises and monitors students and reinforces school policies.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Paraprofessional qualifications guide

Job description

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.

What DPS Offers You:

• 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 $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 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 classroom assistance in the area of language acquisition as students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in designated subject areas.
• Prepares and set-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 abilities.
• Coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff and assists and supports the 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 (verbally and in writing) 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.

What You’ll Need:

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• ELA-S paraprofessional positions are required to complete a proficiency exam hosted by Berlitz. The test has two parts, speaking and reading and the candidate must pass in order to be hired for the position. For more information, click here.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• 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.

Core Values:

Students First Integrity Equity Collaboration Accountability Fun