Immersion Spanish MS Language Arts Teacher — Growth & PD

Denver Language School; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Language School in Denver's Gilpin Campus invites a qualified educator to join as a Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher. You will implement the immersion curriculum, manage a classroom, and engage students across Spanish instruction for middle school learners.

The position is 1.0 FTE, 189 instructional days, with a salary range of $57,120 to $63,036 and benefits including insurance and professional development opportunities. Start date targeted for 09/18/2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field
• Completion of required READ Act training
• Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member
• Passing score on Praxis 5581 within one year of hire
• Proficiency in Common Core Social Studies standards

Responsibilities

• Instruct using the given curriculum
• Differentiate curriculum
• Build authentic teacher/student relationships
• Consistently implements effective engagement strategies
• Understanding of language development and acquisition
• Utilizes best practices
• Uses restorative justice and liberatory design to encourage a classroom environment that reflects reciprocal respect
• Works with parents and colleagues to build relationships with community members to deepen learning opportunities
• Can communicate with a wide range of students while providing scaffolding for all learners
• Utilizes formative and summative assessments to determine student pacing and needs
• Native or near-native Spanish speaking
• Additional tasks and/or assignments to further the mission and vision of the school, as assigned

Skills

Curriculum Development

Effective Time Management

Instructional Design

Classroom Management

Analysis of Student Outcomes

Leadership

Communication

Effective Planning

Native or Fluent Spanish Ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field

READ Act training

Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member

Passing Praxis 5581 within one year of hire

Proficiency in Common Core Social Studies standards

Job description

Denver Language School in Denver's Gilpin Campus invites a qualified educator to join as a Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher. You will implement the immersion curriculum, manage a classroom, and engage students across Spanish instruction for middle school learners.

The position is 1.0 FTE, 189 instructional days, with a salary range of $57,120 to $63,036 and benefits including insurance and professional development opportunities. Start date targeted for 09/18/2026.