Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Temp) – Equity-Driven Education

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to deliver instruction when the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. This temporary position runs August 17, 2026 to January 8, 2027, with a pay rate of $31.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include counseling students, monitoring behavior, assessing progress, preparing lessons, and communicating with families and administrators to support student achievement and equity in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Ability 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.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance and wellbeing.
• Prepares lessons and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Presents subject matter using various teaching methods and technology.

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute to deliver instruction when the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. This temporary position runs August 17, 2026 to January 8, 2027, with a pay rate of $31.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include counseling students, monitoring behavior, assessing progress, preparing lessons, and communicating with families and administrators to support student achievement and equity in the classroom.