Equity‑Driven Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute teacher to deliver grade-level instruction aligned with approved curricula while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The role runs August 17, 2026 through December 18, 2026, in a Denver, CO setting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in education and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a commitment to equity and helping every learner thrive. This position emphasizes collaboration with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognized teaching credential or license.
• Bachelor’s degree required in education or related field.
• Proven ability to support student achievement and behavior in a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Prepares student, attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.

Skills

Student counseling

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Colorado teaching license (CDE)

Job description

Denver Public Schools seeks a Long-Term Substitute teacher to deliver grade-level instruction aligned with approved curricula while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. The role runs August 17, 2026 through December 18, 2026, in a Denver, CO setting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in education and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a commitment to equity and helping every learner thrive. This position emphasizes collaboration with families and school staff.