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Denver Public Schools

BEHAVIOR COACH

Denver Public Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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About This Job Supports individuals, teams and/or departments through facilitating and regulating a series of activities and work streams. Carries out specific tasks based on established procedures, to ensure a broader set of priorities and objectives are met. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a non-technical scope and a high degree of customer service. Performs duties to ensure a safe learning environment, supports teacher with instruction and social‑emotional activities, and trains staff on proper behavior management techniques.

Applications will be received until

October 29, 2025 . 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.

What DPS Offers You

A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Salary Range. 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

Assists in appropriate, non‑harmful interventions (as trained by the school) and escorts

Provides procedural orientation to newly hired staff

Assists teachers in various classroom activities

Collects documentation and maintains files on every student regarding behavior (time‑out dates, times, duration and specific behaviors exhibited, interventions utilized); documents holds used and reasons on incident report forms; and maintains records of student’s Time Out record for school year

Provides training and leadership in behavior management techniques to the entire program site, keeping abreast of current trends and activities with regards to behavior management

Provides daily living procedures, such as toileting, diapering, feeding, and personal hygiene as trained and may provide medically invasive procedures, such as tube feeding, catheterization, and suctioning, following universal precautions and as trained and directed

Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and technique, according to District training

Assists and supports the development of lesson plans and provides feedback to teacher(s)/supervisor(s) on individual students

Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine educational issues

What You’ll Need

Minimum Bachelor's or relevant work experience

1+ year of experience in behavior management and working with children

1+ year of experience working in a behavioral health or educational environment preferred

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.

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