Paraprofessional, Early Childhood Substitute

LOCATION: Specific schools and all grade levels across Denver Public Schools

HOURS: Monday-Friday, full and half day assignments may be available

SALARY: $20.50 per hour

Please note: Applications will be received until May 30, 2025. 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:

Provides assistance with 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. Creates a supportive learning environment for students.

All Substitute Early Childhood Education Paraprofessionals are requested to work a minimum of five (5) assignments a month.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

• Competitive starting hourly rate of $20.50 per hour (rate is currently reflective of the 2023-24 school year).

• 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:

• Prepares and sets-up educational materials and cleans-up classroom

• 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, with basic skill development (e.g., shapes, letter and number recognition, social skills) and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers

• Assists with field trips, parent meetings (including child care), and other classroom activities

• Communicates and coordinates with educational staff, students and parents about performance, disciplinary, and routine education issues

• Supervises 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

• Assists with childs basic needs (e.g. dressing, personal hygiene)

• Plans and evaluates program and student needs with the teacher daily and addresses specific student needs as identified by the teacher

• Maintains the confidentiality of student information

• Complies with program rules and regulations, including State of Colorado licensing requirements for Child Care Centers

What Youll Need:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent

• 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.