PARAPROFESSIONAL, TUTOR

Applications will be received until [August 18, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Reinforces and provides tutoring for students who fail or have difficulty comprehending the material of designated curricula (e.g., reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics) presented by the teacher.

Note: Here is a link to the Paraprofessional Qualifications Guide

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 $22.125 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.125 to $26.528 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.

What You'll Do:

• Assists in conducting testing and assessment, multi-media activities, general office and clerical tasks, record-keeping, 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

• 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

• Maintains the confidentiality of student information

• Completes training programs and attends meetings as required

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED, plus one of the following: Proof of passing the TABE D Adult Education Test for Reading and Math; minimum SAT scores (within the last 5 years) of 500 in Math and 470 in Reading; or transcript(s) verifying at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment with the ability to plan and organize work, at times with interruptions
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and a diverse student population
• 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.