Impact-Driven Social Studies Substitute (6-8)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute teacher to deliver standards-based instruction in the assigned grade level when the regular teacher is out.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and a valid Colorado teaching license, with possible 90-day application receipt accepted. Denver Public Schools values equity, accountability, and student success. The position is in Denver, CO, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
• Colorado Department of Education teaching license required or acceptable application receipt for 90 days.
• Commitment to equity and high-quality education for all students.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces classroom behavior.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance and health.
• Prepares lesson outlines, objectives, and materials per curriculum guidelines.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Presents subject matter using various methods and technology.
• Instructs students individually and in groups.
• Prepares, administers, and grades tests; reports grades in District software.
• Prepares attendance and activity reports for administrators.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and staff to address student issues.

Skills

Student counseling

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute teacher to deliver standards-based instruction in the assigned grade level when the regular teacher is out.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and a valid Colorado teaching license, with possible 90-day application receipt accepted. Denver Public Schools values equity, accountability, and student success. The position is in Denver, CO, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.