TEACHER, SHORT TERM SUBSTITUTE - PARAPROFESSIONAL (ECE/SPED)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking substitute Early Childhood and Special Education Paraprofessionals to fill in when regular paras are absent. Sub Paras support teachers, help manage classrooms, and promote a positive learning environment for K-12 students.

Applicants must hold a High School Diploma or GED and may earn between $22.13 and $23.18 per hour depending on para type, with 7+ assignments monthly expected. Colorado residency is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Special Education Para requires 48 college credits or passing EDReady Math/Reading tests.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must reside in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Organize students for effective instruction and maintain a safe, productive learning environment.
• Support classroom teacher to foster student engagement and academic participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits OR EDReady scores

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until May 7, 2027. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

A substitute Early Childhood Paraprofessional or substitute Special Education Paraprofessional fills in for school's ECE or Special Education Paraprofessionals that are away from the classroom. Sub Paras assist the classroom teacher with managing the classroom, and maintaining a productive learning environment. Sub Early Childhood Paras adapt to early child students or Sub Special Education Subs support in Special Education classrooms in K-12 grades supporting students' learning.

• All substitute teachers are requested to work a minimum of seven assignments a month.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary:
  • Sub Early Childhood Para's hourly rate is: $22.125 per hour - MUST have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Sub Special Education Para's hourly rate is: $23.178 per hour - MUST have a High School Diploma or GED and 48 hours of College Credits or passing score EDReady Math and Reading test.
• 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

• Organize students for effective instruction and learning while while supporting classroom teacher and help foster a safe and positive environment for all students.
• Motivate student learning and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academic time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher

What You’ll Need

• Sub Early Childhood Para - MUST have a High School Diploma or GED
• Sub Special Education Para - MUST have a High School Diploma or GED and 48 hours of College Credits or passing score EDReady Math and Reading test.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

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

About Us

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.