Paraprofessional, Student Monitor

DPS•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors, supervises, and guides students in compliance with established school procedures. The role supports students with assignments and resource materials, supervises student activity across school settings, helps maintain order and discipline, and communicates with school staff about student performance and disciplinary concerns. The position requires maintaining the confidentiality of student information and supporting a safe environment for a diverse student population. Applications will be received until October 28, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, applications submitted after the deadline may be considered. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. New hires will be paid $22.125 per hour; the salary range for internal candidates is $22.125 to $26.528 per hour.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate well in English verbally and in writing.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines effectively.
Ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.
Ability to work collaboratively with others on a team.
Aptitude for variety, changing expectations, and a fast-paced environment.
Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and a diverse student population.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence, dismantling systems of oppression and inequity, and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

Assist students with assignments.
Obtain and organize student resource materials.
Inform the supervisor of concerns or problem situations as necessary.
Provide backup support to other positions as required or requested.
Monitor student activity in classrooms, computer laboratories, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and other locations as required or requested, maintaining order and discipline.
Implement classroom behavior management strategies.
Communicate with teachers, counselors, and other administrators about performance and disciplinary issues.
Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Monitor and supervise assigned student activity for sustained periods to anticipate and maintain a safe environment.