Long-Term Substitute Teacher — Elevate Learning & Equity

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part 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 district-approved curriculum when the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period.

Responsibilities include counseling students, enforcing behavior, observing and recording progress, and preparing materials and assessments using district tools. A valid Colorado teaching license and a Bachelor's degree are required; applicants must reside in Colorado and meet physical demands.

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 dismantle systems of oppression and inequity.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Able 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

Colorado Department of Education teaching license

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute teacher to deliver district-approved curriculum when the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period.

Responsibilities include counseling students, enforcing behavior, observing and recording progress, and preparing materials and assessments using district tools. A valid Colorado teaching license and a Bachelor's degree are required; applicants must reside in Colorado and meet physical demands.