AP Psychology Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

DSST Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is seeking an AP Psychology Teacher for Elevate High School. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience and includes benefits. The role involves delivering culturally responsive instruction and supporting student success in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Health and Supplemental Insurance

11+ weeks off per year

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to grow as an anti-racist educator.
• Proven commitment to serving diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction to multiple classes daily.
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform practices.
• Support student recruitment and after-school tutoring.

Skills

Culturally Responsive Instruction

Data Analysis

Self-Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION : AP Psychology Teacher

GRADE LEVEL: High School

LOCATION: Elevate High School. You can view the current openings at this link.

SALARY : $60,000-$78,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS : Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)

START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here .

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We believe it is critical to prepare our students for the world they face beyond high school, and one way we do this at DSST is by offering a robust set of elective courses where students can deepen their knowledge and skills in specific areas that align to their passions:

• We aspire to offer an introduction to psychology elective in direct response to student demand. Students will explore topics that include, but are not limited to, perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior. Students will examine how the mind develops in children, how aspects of the mind differ across people, and how the mind changes due to illness and injury

• Plan and deliver culturally responsive instruction to 3-5 classes a day of various lengths depending on the DSST campus and grade level

• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices

• Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. See many of our possible duties here .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree

• In-Field Status: There are multiple ways to demonstrate content knowledge to serve as a teacher with DSST Public Schools! Please review this document to understand how you are qualified to teach with DSST. On your application you will be asked to select one of the options below that best describes how you are qualified as “in field.”

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives

• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator

• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here .

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

• Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

  • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.

  • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.

• And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.