Technician, Behavioral Summer Programs

DPS•Denver, CO

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Applications will be received until May 7, 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. Working under the direction of Student Equity and Opportunity, Instructional Superintendent and relevant school principal, this position will provide supports to individual students and coaching to school staff. This is a temporary summer position only. Benefits are not offered for this position.

Requirements

Completion of Associate’s or BA/BS Degree in education, special education, child development, psychology or related field, or 1 – 3 years of related experience is required
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Effective communication skills
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
Strong attention to detail
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
Work collaboratively with others on a team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment is preferred
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills is preferred
Computer proficiency is preferred
Effective skills in time and people management is preferred
Effective skills in conflict resolution is preferred
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, various cultures and issues is preferred
Respect of confidentiality and integrity to students as a district official is preferred
Ability to be flexible with schedule and workday
Ability to travel among school locations.
A valid Colorado driver’s license and car with appropriate insurance.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
Computer proficiency
Effective skills in time and people management
Effective skills in conflict resolution
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, various cultures and issues
Respect of confidentiality and integrity to students as a district official

Responsibilities

Support building staff to: Implement specially designed instruction to improve outcomes for students with challenging behavior
Provide positive behavior supports
Support school staff in their implementation of behavior intervention plans and provide behavioral supports to students
Coach SE&O paraprofessional staff serving students with behavioral challenges
Model and coach for school staff the use of: Positive multi-tiered systems of supports
Replacement strategies/re-direction when implementing positive behavior supports and supporting students
Consult with the school’s problem-solving process to improve outcomes for students with behavioral challenges
Attend appropriate in-services training and required meetings
Perform other duties as assigned