PARAPROFESSIONAL, KINDERGARTEN

** Applications will be received until AUGUST 20, 2025. 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. ** Note: This is a temporary hourly role. Dates Needed: October 3, 2025 through January 30, 2026 About this job: Kindergarten Paraprofessionals provide staff support in an educational or childcare environment to Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Kindergarten students.. Kindergarten Paraprofessionals will work with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction on reading, writing, math, and other education related activities as assigned by teachers' directions. 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 $21.00 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $21.00 to $25.180 per hour. 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. 

What You'll Do:

• Prepares and sets-up educational materials.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, which may include computer-based instruction, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Assists individuals and small student groups and reinforces learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Assists with field trips, parent meetings (including child care), and other classroom activities.
• Provides student performance evaluation and planning assistance, providing feedback to the student and teacher.
• Communicates and coordinates with educational staff, students, and parents about routine education issues.
• Supervises students at assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors and student related administration policies and rules.
• Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and educational staff. 
• Assists with child’s basic needs (e.g., dressing, personal hygiene) 

What You’ll Need:

• 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

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.