DPS STUDENT APPRENTICE

Applications will be received until July 1, 2026. 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.

About this job:

DPS Students Only

Support educational and career-oriented growth opportunities for DPS students by executing a comprehensive student internship program that focuses on Chromebook/hardware repairs

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Hourly $19.29 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:

• Support the development and implementation of a curriculum-based approach to teaching Chromebook/hardware repair

• Coordinate with targeted high schools and relevant departments to market internship opportunities, review intern applications, and complete a semester-long hardware repair course with students

• Provide real-time feedback, coaching, and mentoring to students throughout their internship experience

• Support students in obtaining specified Chromebook certifications to allow them to complete both in and out-of-warranty Chromebook repairs; lead a weekly session with students to gain real world, hands-on experience on hardware repair

• Support students in obtaining other academic-based credentials, including school credit and/or industry-recognized certifications related to hardware repair

• Provide students with career outlook and other relevant information related to computer/ hardware repair jobs

• Build partnerships with organizations who might seek to hire students upon completion of the internship and/or post-high school

What You'll Need:

• Student Worker/Intern no degree required
• Highly developed organizational skills Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills Basic Proficiency knowledge of Google products including docs, sheets, slides and Gmail
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• 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.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.