EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Description:

** Applications will be received until May 7, 2027. Interested applicants must
apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at
careers.dpsk12.org. **

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 five 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
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/financialservices/page/payroll], health and wellness
benefits
[https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-2026] -
English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits
[https://issuu.com/dpscommunications/docs/benefits_enrollment_2025-26_spanish_] -
Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees]. For additional
information visit our New Employee Resources
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees] page.

What You'll Do:

Early Childhood Education Paras

* Performs classroom duties as assigned, including but not limited to preparing
instructional materials, assisting with student instruction, student care and
discipline, and keeping the classroom clean and well-organized.
* Assists with field trips, parent meetings (including child care), and other
classroom activities.
* Plans and evaluates program and student needs with the teacher daily and
addresses specific student needs as identified by the teacher.
* Communicates with teachers and administrators about performance and
disciplinary issues.
* Communicates with parents about routine issues as directed.
* Attends and participates in all required pre-service training programs and
staff development meetings.
* Maintains the confidentiality of student information.
* Follows established District policies and procedures.
* Complies with program rules and regulations including State of Colorado
licensing requirements for Child Care Centers.

Special Education Paras

* Provides services to one or more individual students as outlined in their
Individual Education Plan (IEP), including supporting academic, health, daily
living, and behavioral needs.
* Monitors classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the
direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and
reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting learning goals.
* Provides daily living procedures such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and
personal hygiene as trained.
* Provides medically invasive (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, suctioning)
following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
* Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique
according to District training.
* Supports implementation of students’ individual behavior intervention plans,
crisis plans, and health care plans.
* Implements student accommodations and modifications as outlined in their
individual IEP in both academic and nonacademic settings throughout the
school day.
* Under the supervision of a special education teacher, you will collect data
on students’ individual IEP goals.

* Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine
educational issues at the direction of the supervising special education
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


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.

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