Inspiring Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Temporary)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Part 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 cover a classroom from November 16, 2026 to February 16, 2027. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a commitment to equity and high-quality education for all students.

The position involves delivering standards-based instruction, using varied teaching methods and technology, and collaborating with families and administrators to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• 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 cover a classroom from November 16, 2026 to February 16, 2027. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a commitment to equity and high-quality education for all students.

The position involves delivering standards-based instruction, using varied teaching methods and technology, and collaborating with families and administrators to support student growth.