** Applications will be received until August 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:
Provide general assistance and support to the social worker and counselor. Responsible for assisting social worker with both attendance and behavioral management duties. Serve on the Prevention & Intervention Team.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range $22.465 - $26.958 per hour . Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
What You'll Do:
Supervises groups of students with behavior problems who have been suspended from the regular classroom
Assists students with assignments, obtains and organizes resource materials for students, and assists with clerical tasks and other interventions that support student learning, attendance and positive behavior
Conducts home visits, phone calls, and prepares, edits and distributes written materials
Develops and plans recreational activities
Locates resources to provide crisis intervention
Creating reports for Administration, Teachers, and Parents
Compile culture expectation infraction trackers and support Refocus / College Prep initiatives
Manage all Behavior Referrals and Coordinate SIT Process
Attend Restorative Justice trainings. Provide direct Restorative Justice support to teachers and students
Train employees on Behavior Management Techniques
Facilitates Restorative Justice Interventions according to the DPS discipline Matrix and Ladder and Uses best RJ practices in responding to student behavioral concerns
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED Minimum
- 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