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Substitute ECE Paraprofessionals

Apply to be a Substitute ECE Para

Sub ECE Paras work in a classroom with a licensed teacher when the classroom ECE Paraprofessional is absent. Sub ECE Paras are hired by the Early Education Department. In contrast, permanent ECE Paraprofessionals are hired by schools. Applications for both positions are available through the Job Board on the HR Website.

Step 1: Browse for the specific position on the job board. Go to Job Board (For the sub position enter: Category: Paraprofessional, Search word: Substitute)

Step 2: Complete an E-Application

Sub ECE Paras Are Instructional Paras

To qualify one must demonstrate proof of completion (through college transcripts) of at least 48 semester hours of accredited college credit, or an AA degree or higher or pass the WorkKeys Test. For further information regarding qualifying tests in lieu of college credit to schedule the WorkKeys Test call Community College of Denver (303-352-3085).

Information for Current Substitute ECE Paraprofessionals

Substitute ECE Paraprofessionals substitute in ECE classes only and are paid through the Denver Public Schools Early Education Office. The automated SmartFindExpress system is used to schedule openings.

Substitute ECE Paraprofessionals bring their time sheet with them to the school and the classroom teacher or school secretary sign to verify daily the number of hours worked (lunch break is not paid so is not included in the total daily hours)
Time sheets are due the 14th of every month and must be faxed to 720-423-8260. To determine if the fax has been received by Early Education call: 720-423-8213
Substitutes can revise the schools from which they receive placement calls by printing the sub profile form below and faxing it the HR call center at 720-423-3569

Information For Scheduling Substitutes

Substitute ECE Paraprofessionals are hired to work in ECE classrooms. See above section for time sheet information. Substitutes can be scheduled through SmartFindExpress when there is a vacancy or an absence. Unfortunately there are still not enough Substitute ECE paras available, so there will be days when no one picks up the job. The school secretary will need to check the system to see if the job has been picked up so that the teacher can work with parents to make alternate arrangements when a substitute is not assigned.