Inspiring 2nd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute teacher to deliver standards-based instruction while the classroom teacher is absent. The role runs from 09/28/26 to 01/11/27, with applications accepted until 10/13/26.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and DPS Total Rewards including time off and health benefits. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelors in Education or related field and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a Colorado residence considered essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

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.

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 while the classroom teacher is absent. The role runs from 09/28/26 to 01/11/27, with applications accepted until 10/13/26.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and DPS Total Rewards including time off and health benefits. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelors in Education or related field and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a Colorado residence considered essential.