Substitute - Program Aide - BASE at Douglas County School District

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

16.13

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Activity Implementation, Child Engagement, Positive Guidance, Behavior Support, Supervision, Community Relations, First Aid, CPR

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title: Substitute - Program Aide - BASE Job Description: Responsible for providing assistance to Program Leaders in working with elementary school-age children in an unstructured environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds • Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Implement program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests, and experience a sense of self-worth and belonging, and contribute to the community. Build healthy relationships with children by actively engaging with them, relating to them positively, and responding to their unique needs and interests. Ensure the safety of children by providing sufficient and appropriate supervision and guidance of children at all times. Utilize positive techniques to support and guide behavior and promote respectful and cooperative interactions among children. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Skills: Position Type: Substitutes Primary Location: Redstone Elementary One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 0 FTE: 0.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 0 Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) Minimum Hire Rate: $16.13 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $16.13 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $16.13 USD - $16.13 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. Benefits: This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 15, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.

Responsibilities

The Program Aide is responsible for assisting Program Leaders by providing support to elementary school-age children in an unstructured environment, implementing activities that foster learning and development. This role also requires ensuring the safety of children through constant supervision and utilizing positive techniques to guide behavior and promote respectful interactions.