PARAPROFESSIONAL, STUDENT MONITOR

** Applications will be received until October 28, 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 (https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobs). **

About this job:

Monitors, supervises, and guides students in compliance with established school procedures.

Note: Here is a link to the Paraprofessional Qualifications Guide

What DPS Offers You:

- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

- Salary Range . New hires will be set at $22.125 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $22.125 to $26.528 per hou r. Click here (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?pageid=2859) for more information on compensation for these roles.

- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129), health and wellness benefits (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397), and PERA Retirement (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retire).

What You'll Do:

- Assists students with assignments

- Obtains and organizes student resource materials

- Informs supervisor of any concerns or problem situations as necessary

- Provides back-up support to other positions as required or requested

- Monitors student activity in classrooms, computer laboratory, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds and other locations as required or requested, maintaining order and discipline

- Implements classroom behavior management strategies

- Communicates with teachers, counselors, and other administrators about performance and disciplinary issues

- Maintains the confidentiality of student information

What You’ll Need:

- Minimum High School Diploma/GED

- Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook

- Effective time management and organizational skills

- Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing.

- 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

- Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and a diverse student population

- Ability to monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods of time to anticipate and maintain safe 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 demands (https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf) 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