PARAPROFESSIONAL, STUDENT MONITOR - 9TH - 12TH GRADE

Applications for this position must be submitted by August 24, 2026 to ensure full consideration.

About the Role

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

Pay

New hires will be set at $21.787 per hour. The salary range for internal candidates is $21.787 to $26.123 per hour. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized mid-summer.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers:

• Time off
• Health and wellness benefits (English Version or Spanish Version)
• PERA Retirement

For additional information visit the New Employee Resources page.

This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). See the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicates with teachers, counselors, and other administrators about performance and disciplinary issues
• Maintains the confidentiality of student information

Requirements

• 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

To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.

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.