Substitute - Program Aide - BASE

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) planning

403(b) planning

457 retirement plans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Program Aide for BASE to assist program leaders with elementary children in an unstructured environment. The role focuses on safety, positive behavior support, and activities that promote learning and belonging within the school community.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent. First Aid & CPR certification is preferred, and the position supports school-facility programs at elementary sites in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of children by providing supervision and guidance at all times.
• Use positive techniques to support behavior and promote respectful interactions among children.
• Implement program activities that help children learn, develop skills, explore interests, and feel belonging.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

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.

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.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests.

Certifications

• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education

• High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

• Position Type: Substitutes
• Primary Location: Stone Mountain 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 11, 2026