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Douglas County School District

Substitute - Instructional Assistant - General

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17.30/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Highlands Ranch, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,986 / year median in Colorado

+10% projected growth

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Job 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 - Instructional Assistant -

General Job Description:

Responsible for fundamental enrichment instruction in designated subject area and summary of student progress. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds
Occasional bending, squatting, sitting, and kneeling
Frequent standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Deliver instruction to students. Provide student progress updates Maintain appropriate classroom management.

Certifications:

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:

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:

$17.30

USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate:

$17.30

USD Hourly Full Salary Range:

$17.30 USD - $17.30 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: November 12, 2026