English Language Arts Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)

DSST Public Schools; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation stipend

Benefits-eligible

Résumé du poste

DSST Public Schools in Colorado is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to serve both middle and high school students across multiple DSST campuses in Denver and Aurora. This full-time, in-person role carries a school-year calendar, benefits, and exempt status, with a start date in late July 2027 and a relocation stipend for candidates moving 75 miles or more from Denver.

You will deliver rigorous ELA instruction using shared curriculum, foster critical reading and writing, and support

Responsabilités

• Deliver Rigorous ELA Instruction: intellectually prepare and teach multiple classes daily using a shared curriculum, texts, and culturally responsive practices.
• Develop Critical Readers & Writers: guide students through close reading, annotation, evidence-based discussion, and analytical writing.
• Prepare & Respond to Student Thinking: develop exemplar lessons, anticipate interpretations, monitor work, and provide targeted feedback to deepen understanding.

Description du poste

Position Summary

English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

Grade Level: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

Location: Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado

Salary: $60,000–$78,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience

Relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver

Status: Full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position

Start Date: Late July 2027, beginning with new staff training

Inspiring Teaching at DSST

• Inspire a Love of Reading
• Develop Critical Thinkers
• Amplify Student Voices

At DSST Public Schools, we believe great literature helps students understand themselves, explore diverse perspectives, and make sense of the world. Our ELA classrooms build a love of reading alongside the writing, communication, and critical thinking skills students need for college and beyond.

Why Teach ELA at DSST?

• Build a Love of Literature: Help students engage deeply with full-length novels and diverse perspectives, develop their own interpretations, and discover the power of reading.
• Teach with Novel ELA: Rather than relying primarily on isolated reading passages, use a research-grounded curriculum built around whole books, close reading, text-based discussion, and analytical writing. With provided lessons, exemplars, and instructional resources, you can focus on preparing and facilitating excellent instruction.
• Join a Team Committed to Literacy Excellence: Collaborate with educators who analyze student work, refine instructional practices, and drive strong reading and writing growth.

What ELA Courses Does DSST Offer?

DSST provides shared curriculum resources to support consistent, high-quality instruction.

Novel ELA is used in applicable courses, with separate curriculum resources for Composition and AP offerings.

Middle School (Grades 6–8): Students take grade-level Reading and Writing courses featuring novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and analytical writing. Some positions may include grade-level literacy intervention.

High School ELA (Grades 9–12)

• 9th Grade: Composition and Humanities
• 10th Grade: English II
• 11th Grade: English III and AP English Language and Composition
• 12th Grade: Senior English, AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition

Teaching assignments vary by campus and position. We'll ask about your grade-level, course, and campus preferences during the interview process.

What You'll Do

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• Develop Critical Readers & Writers: Guide students through close reading, purposeful annotation, evidence-based discussion, and analytical writing that strengthen comprehension and critical thinking.
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