Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Inspire Student Learning

Denver Public Schools

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 51,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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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 classes while the regular teacher is absent, delivering grade-appropriate, standards-based curriculum in line with DPS guidelines. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license, with a salary of $31.503 per hour and DPS’s Total Rewards including health benefits and PERA Retirement.

The posting closes after the specified dates, with assignments anticipated from late October 2026 to late

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field is required.
Colorado Department of Education teaching license is required.
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 conduct and behavior per policy.
Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, and development.
Prepares educational outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Presents material using various teaching methods and technology.
Instructs students individually and in groups using various methods.
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments and reports grades.
Communicates with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve academic and behavioral issues.