Paraprofessional, English Language Acquisition, K-8th Grade - Denver Public Schools

FLORIDA PITT-WALLER ECE-8 SCHOOL Far Northeast Hours Per Day: 7 Hours Salary Range:New hires will be set at $21.50 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $21.50 to $26.12 per hour. Please note: Applicationswill be received until May 9th, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may considerapplicationssubmitted after thedeadline.Interested applicants mustapplyonline by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board atcareers.dpsk12.org. Subjects and Grades: K-8th Grade Essential Functions and Objectives: * ELA General Assignment Paraprofessional Job Description * The English Language Acquisition (ELA) General Paraprofessional supports teachers by providing curriculum based English language acquisition educational support to students in designated subject areas. Communicates and coordinates with students and parents (oral and written) about routine issues in their native language. The ELA General Paraprofessional may assist with computer led instruction, student assessment and lesson planning among other duties. Knowledge, Experience Other Qualifications: Must be able to communicate in a second language, both orally and in writing. Effective April 10th, 2017, ELA General Assignment Paras for Spanish 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. The cost of this test is $70. This cost is eligible for reimbursement if the candidate is hired and becomes an active working DPS Employee. For more information, visit http://www.berlitz.us/dps/. * Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.For Special Education positions physical demands, click here. Qualifications: To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide . Additional Information: * Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off):http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129 * Benefits (including DPS contributions):http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397 * Compensation Structures:http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244 * Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools. About Denver Public Schools: 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 statein terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.