WORK STUDY FOR CAREER SERVICES

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

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a part-time Career Services student outreach position to connect DPS students and graduates with career resources and opportunities. The role involves coordinating calls, texts, and emails, and guiding individuals to a range of workshops and job leads.

The incumbent will verify licensure status and help maintain placement data, while residing in Colorado and meeting the job's physical demands. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and apply online.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum required.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed by DPS.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinated call, text, and email efforts to connect current students and graduates with Career Services.
• Contacting recent graduates to collect employment status updates and direct them to resources as needed.
• Outreach to ensure students stay engaged and aware of career development resources.
• Connecting students with workshops, events, and skill-building opportunities offered by Career Services.
• Employer engagement & job opportunity notifications — sharing updates and leads with students and graduates.
• Check for licensure through DORA's site.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

** Applications will be received until September 21, 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

This part-time position provides hands-on experience for Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) students while supporting Denver Public Schools (DPS). The Career Service position is responsible for contacting students and graduates, setting up appointments, collecting and enter job placement data, and checking for licensure.

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. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
• Please note: This role is hourly and is not benefits eligible.

What You'll Do

• Coordinated call, text, and email efforts to connect current students and graduates with Career Services
• Contacting recent graduates to collect employment status updates and direct them to resources as needed
• Outreach to ensure students remain engaged and aware of available career development resources
• Connecting students with workshops, events, and skill-building opportunities offered by Career Services
• Employer Engagement & Job Opportunity Notifications – Sharing employer-related updates and job leads with students and graduates
• Check for licensure through DORAs site

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED minimum required
• 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.