** Applications will be received until August 26, 2026 or until filled. 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:
Support a safe, positive, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes the optimal growth, development, and success of children. Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, staff, visitors, and community members through effective communication, professionalism, and positive interactions. Provide appropriate supervision and an organized, orderly learning environment that supports student well-being and achievement. Uphold, interpret, and communicate the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the district while helping ensure compliance with established standards and expectations.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Hourly pay rate: $22.50
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- 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:
- Provide independent care, support, supervision, and curriculum activities for students in 1:1 and small-group settings in accordance with Individual Education Plans (IEP's), and the daily Discovery Link schedule
- Plan and implement engaging stationary and movement based activities, including outdoor games and recreational programs, aligned with student needs and program requirements
- Maintain active supervision of students in all program areas, ensuring safety, accurate student tracking, and compliance with Discovery Link, Extended Learning and Community School (ELCS), licensing, and district requirements
- Review daily schedules, staffing assignments, and supervision expectations to ensure effective program operations and student support
- Follow all Discovery Link, ELCS, Colorado Department of Human Services, district policies, and licensing regulations, including maintaining required staff-to-child ratios at all times
- Support positive student behavior and uphold district expectations by implementing behavior management practices consistent with the district Behavior Matrix
- Complete required accident reports, incident documentation, and other operational records accurately and promptly, with supervisor support as needed
- Maintain a punctual, reliable work schedule, including participation in site-specific camps, district break camps, and substitute assignments across program sites as requested
- Prepare, maintain, and restore program spaces, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with housekeeping and safety standards
- Foster positive, professional relationships with families, Discovery Link staff, school personnel, and community partners; provide operational information as appropriate and refer questions or concerns to supervisors when necessary
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED
- 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.
Required:
- Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have at least three (3) months (455 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum three (3) months (455 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed
- Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position
- Commitment to racial and educational equity and supporting all students
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
