Substitute - Program Aide - BASE

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

403(b) plan

457 retirement plans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Substitute - Program Aide to assist Program Leaders in elementary environments. You will help children learn, build self-worth and belonging, and engage with the community while maintaining safety and supportive supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing activities, fostering positive behavior, and collaborating with staff. Certification in First Aid & CPR is preferred; High School diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills.
• Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them and responding to their needs.
• Ensure the safety of children with proper supervision at all times.
• Use positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful interactions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Job Posting Title: Substitute - Program Aide -

Base Job Description

Responsible for providing assistance to Program Leaders in working with elementary school-age children in an unstructured environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Responsibilities

Implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, and experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community. Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests. Ensure the safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times. Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications

• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type: Substitutes

Primary Location: Mammoth Heights Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 0

FTE: 0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0

Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $16.13 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $16.13 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $16.13 USD - $16.13 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits: This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 8, 2026

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

1. Academic Excellence
2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do

In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique

In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters

Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.