Substitute Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional

Hours Per Day: Flexible Schedule - varied hours based on assignment

Salary Range: New hires will be set at $20.50 per hour

School Year: 2023-24

Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2024. 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 .

Essential Functions and Objectives:

The Early Childhood Education Substitute Paraprofessional plays a key role in assisting the full time teacher with delivery of instruction, care, discipline, and the preparation of instructional materials for three, four and/or five year-old pre-kindergarten students as directed by the ECE classroom teacher. The Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional performs classroom duties which may include but not limited to providing support for a positive learning environment, helping meet the educational, behavioral and physical needs of students, and keeping the classroom clean, safe and well organized.

Work experience with three, four and/or five-year-old children preferred.

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Sub Paras may support a classroom in a daily capacity or over the course of several days. Some duties may include working one-on-one with specific students or within a school's center program, providing support in a classroom while teachers are providing in-person or virtual instruction, and/or provide support wherever the teacher or school leader needs it.

Daily assignments are not always available or known in advance. Availability and flexibility to be on call with your assigned school as well as ability to communicate effectively regarding your schedule are required. More information can be provided during the interview process.

Benefits of a Substitute Paraprofessional:

- Flexible schedules - work the days and hours you want to work

- Work in different schools and areas of Denver

- Colorado PERA retirement plan

- Great way to learn about careers in education and get your foot in the door for full time opportunities

Education Requirements:

C opy of high school diploma or GED.

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 state in 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.