Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher

Denver Language School; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Language School in Denver's Gilpin Campus invites a qualified educator to join as a Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher. You will implement the immersion curriculum, manage a classroom, and engage students across Spanish instruction for middle school learners.

The position is 1.0 FTE, 189 instructional days, with a salary range of $57,120 to $63,036 and benefits including insurance and professional development opportunities. Start date targeted for 09/18/2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field
• Completion of required READ Act training
• Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member
• Passing score on Praxis 5581 within one year of hire
• Proficiency in Common Core Social Studies standards

Responsibilities

• Instruct using the given curriculum
• Differentiate curriculum
• Build authentic teacher/student relationships
• Consistently implements effective engagement strategies
• Understanding of language development and acquisition
• Utilizes best practices
• Uses restorative justice and liberatory design to encourage a classroom environment that reflects reciprocal respect
• Works with parents and colleagues to build relationships with community members to deepen learning opportunities
• Can communicate with a wide range of students while providing scaffolding for all learners
• Utilizes formative and summative assessments to determine student pacing and needs
• Native or near-native Spanish speaking
• Additional tasks and/or assignments to further the mission and vision of the school, as assigned

Skills

Curriculum Development

Effective Time Management

Instructional Design

Classroom Management

Analysis of Student Outcomes

Leadership

Communication

Effective Planning

Native or Fluent Spanish Ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field

READ Act training

Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member

Passing Praxis 5581 within one year of hire

Proficiency in Common Core Social Studies standards

Job description

Denver Language School (DLS) is a public, tuition-free language immersion charter school located in East Denver. DLS provides an innovative academic program to reach the highest levels of student achievement through comprehensive language immersion education in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. DLS offers traditional learning activities in the target language, making the language both the medium and the object of instruction.

SY26-27 Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher

Gilpin Campus

2949 California St. Denver, CO 80205

$57,120- $63,036

1.0 FTE

189 Days Annually

Overview of position:

The Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher supports the academic growth of students through the implementation of DLS pedagogy, comprehensive classroom management, implementing effective engagement strategies, and building authentic teacher/student relationships. This role is responsible for effective instruction and management of a classroom of middle-schoolers.

The Spanish Language Arts Teacher is a contributing member of the Spanish Immersion Program and works closely with campus principals, instructional leaders and teachers, parents/families, and students to ensure measurable positive student outcomes.

This vacancy will be posted until filled by a highly qualified candidate. We encourage individuals to apply even if the above date has passed.

The anticipated start date for this position is 09/18/2026

The selected candidate will report to the Gilpin Middle School Principal.

Pay and Benefits:

• Employees at DLS are compensated in accordance with other Denver-area charter schools. The annual salary of $57,120 to - $63,036.
• 8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year. PTO will be prorated to reflect a mid-year start.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Early student release each Friday to offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs of employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
• Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.

Essential Functions and Objectives

• Ability to effectively instruct using the given curriculum
• Ability to supplement and differentiate curriculum
• Can build authentic teacher/student relationships
• Consistently implements effective engagement strategies
• Understanding of language development and acquisition
• Utilizes best practices.
• Uses restorative justice and liberatory design to encourage a classroom environment that reflects reciprocal respect and the presence of a warm demander to manage a classroom of middle school students.
• Works with parents and colleagues to build relationships with community members to deepen learning opportunities.
• Can communicate with a wide range of students while providing scaffolding for all learners.
• Utilizes formative and summative assessments to determine student pacing and needs.
• Native or near-native Spanish speaking
• Additional tasks and/or assignments to further the mission and vision of the school, as assigned.

Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Effective Time Management
• Instructional Design
• Classroom Management
• Analysis of Student Outcomes
• Leadership
• Communication
• Effective Planning
• Native or Fluent Spanish Ability

Denver Language School is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Denver Language School is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field
• Completion of required READ Act training
• Official college transcripts (evaluated by NACES member, if you completed your education outside the US)
• Passing score on Praxis 5581 within one year of hire
• Proficiency in Common Core Social Studies standards
• Completion of required READ ACT Training
• Official college transcripts evaluated by a NACES member.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of teaching experience
• Previous immersion or Dual Language Immersion teaching experience

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods (45 - 90 minutes) standing for up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to occasionally lift 10-30 pounds (books, supplies, desks, chairs, etc)