Temporary Student Support

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Job Posting Title:

Temporary Student Support (Apply directly with STEM Schools - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Job Description:

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:
Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.
Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.
Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.
Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.
Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.
Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.
Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential. Laugh
Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

STEM School Highlands Ranch is seeking a temporary employee to provide dedicated individual student support. This position is week-to-week and may be up to 40 hours per week, depending on ongoing need.

Key Responsibilities:

● Provide attentive, compassionate individual support to ensure student safety and engagement throughout the school day.

● Support the student’s participation in classroom activities, transitions, and common areas.

● Collaborate with teachers, student support teams, and administrators.

● Follow school policies, confidentiality standards, and directions from staff.

● Perform other tasks as assigned to support school operations.

Qualifications:

● High School Diploma or equivalent

● Ability to pass a criminal background check

● Strong commitment to student learning and development

● Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

● Responsive and proactive communication with students and faculty

● Experience working in a diverse, fast-paced, and collaborative environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

● Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds

● Ability to stand/walk for up to 90 minutes

● Ability to run short distances if necessary

● Frequent bending, stooping, standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Schedule: ● Day shift ● Monday to Friday

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 31, 2025  

Compensation: The pay for this role is $17.80 to $25.00 USD per hour. 

Responsibilities:

--- Maintain appropriate classroom management.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- Deliver instruction to students.

--- Provide student progress updates.

Certifications:

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

STEM Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 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:

$21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$17.30 USD - $26.64 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 health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 21, 2026