STUDENT INTERN

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

Works a set number of hours over one school year with a program specialist who will provide supervision, mentoring and support. Helps fulfill programmatic initiatives, as directed, and creates safe and engaging environments to support students.

Requirements

Must be a current DPS high school student
Knowledge of Google Workspace
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Works collaboratively with others on a team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
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.

Responsibilities

Engages in responsibilities to implement high quality resources and programming
Maintains open communication with colleagues and program specialists
Collaborates with colleagues to prepare educational materials, which may include classroom material, district-wide resources and social media content
Develops an understanding of the education philosophy of Denver Public Schools and the goals to engage and inspire teacher participation, youth and community engagement
Other projects, as assigned