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Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement

Total Rewards

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a part-time, student-focused role for high school students in Colorado. You will support program initiatives, develop resources, and help create safe, engaging environments for learners.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff to prepare materials, communicating with colleagues, and embracing the DPS philosophy of equity and accountability to foster student and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be a current DPS high school student.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines.
• Ability to take responsibility for own performance.
• Works collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion and to ensuring every student has access to quality education.

Responsibilities

• Engages in responsibilities to implement high quality resources and programming.
• Maintains open communication with colleagues and program specialists.
• Collaborates with colleagues to prepare educational materials and district-wide resources.
• Develops an understanding of Denver Public Schools' education philosophy and goals to engage teacher participation and student/community engagement.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Google Workspace

Communication

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school student

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Applications will be received until September 10, 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:

Works a set number of hours over one school year with a program specialist who will provide supervision, mentoring and support. Helps fulfill programmatic initiatives, as directed, and creates safe and engaging environments to support students.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. $19.290
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Engages in responsibilities to implement high quality resources and programming
• Maintains open communication with colleagues and program specialists
• Collaborates with colleagues to prepare educational materials, which may include classroom material, district-wide resources and social media content
• Develops an understanding of the education philosophy of Denver Public Schools and the goals to engage and inspire teacher participation, youth and community engagement
• Other projects, as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Must be a current DPS high school student
• Knowledge of Google Workspace
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance
• Works collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• 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 demandsof 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.