PARAPROFESSIONAL, STUDENT MONITOR - 9TH-12TH GRADE
Denver Public Schools
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- Location
- Denver, CO
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 5
- 12 days ago
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About the company
Denver Public Schools
Primary/secondary education · 10,001+ employees
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
What you'll do
- 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 hour. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
- This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
- 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
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Associate's Degree preferred
- To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
- 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.
What you need
- A High School Diploma/GED is required; an associate's degree is preferred.
- Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado and be able to meet the position's physical demands, with or without accommodations.
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
classroom behavior managementmaintaining confidentiality
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Perks
- time off
- health and wellness benefits
- PERA Retirement
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**Applications for this position must be submitted by October 9, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org .**
About this job:
Monitors, supervises, and guides students in compliance with established school procedures.
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. For detailed compensation information, view the Para Salary Schedule . The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.
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:
High School Diploma/GED required
Associate's Degree preferred
To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
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