PARAPROFESSIONAL, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED

**Applications for this position must be submitted by August 31, 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 .**

About this job:

Assists with the delivery of instruction, care and discipline, and preparation of instructional materials for three, four, and/or five year-old pre-kindergarten students as directed by the classroom teacher, while also supporting English language acquisition in a Spanish language. The paraprofessional supports curriculum delivery, student supervision, and development of instructional materials to ensure a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

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 $23.178 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $23.178 to $27.698 per hou r. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule . The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional 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:

• Assists with instruction in both English and Spanish language to support students' language acquisition.
• Provides individualized and small group support to reinforce early learning concepts and language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials and activities under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Supports daily routines, including care, discipline, and positive behavior reinforcement.
• Assists with classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Helps with supervision of students in the classroom, during transitions, and on field trips or during special events.
• Communicates with parents and guardians about routine issues in their native language, as directed.
• Supports assessment and feedback cycles related to student language and literacy development.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and follows district policies and procedures.
• Attends required trainings and participates in professional development and staff meetings.
• Ensures compliance with State of Colorado child care licensing requirements and ECE-specific background checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• For ECE Para's Only: Copy of your high school diploma or GED AND must successfully complete ECE 101 within a designated period of time which will be determined after hire.
• 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, check out SLP Exam for Paraprofessionals.
• 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.

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

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.