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General Administrative Support

Job Description

Applications will be received until July 11, 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:

Under the direction of teachers and school leaders, supports students in core subject areas (e.g. math, reading, writing, science and social studies) or in the students' native languages. As directed, remains aware of student problems/progress/achievements and reports to the supervising teacher. Supports teacher(s) in preparing classroom, managing student behavior and reporting difficulties as appropriate.

Students who do this work will work during non-scheduled class times at campus District elementary, middle school or early childcare learning center. Current District students who meet the eligibility as a teaching assistant must keep information confidential and will work under the direction of teachers and school leaders. The purpose of this role is for students to gain some experience in education and support students in areas where they need extra support.

What DPS Offers You:

• $19.290 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.

What You'll Do:

• Helps prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assists with the display of students work
• Supports supervising teacher(s) in helping students understand instructions and curriculum, preparing and maintaining equipment/resources and assisting students in their use.
• Supports school by complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person; maintains knowledge of support differences and ensures all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop; and contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Under direction of teacher(s), sets strong and measurable individual goals and delivers expected results, demonstrating accountability to plans and milestones; solves problems effectively and escalates appropriately
• Contributes to meaningful conversations around equity and barriers to success for all students
• Undertakes basic student record keeping and other duties, as requested

What You'll Need:

• Must be a current DPS student
• 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.

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