SCIENCE TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - 7TH- 8TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary at $31.503/hour

Total Rewards: time off, health & well

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher to cover an extended absence, delivering standards-based science instruction aligned with district curricula.

This temporary role runs January 18, 2027 through May 20, 2027, offering pay at $31.503 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package as part of the district's Total Rewards. Qualified candidates hold a Colorado teaching license and a Bachelor's in Education or related field.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Active Colorado teaching license (CDE) for the specified subject area is required.
• Commitment to equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and student success.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support achievement.
• Monitors and enforces conduct and behavior per district policy.
• Observes, evaluates and reports on student performance and health.
• Prepares course outlines, objectives and materials per curriculum guidelines.
• Sets clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
• Delivers instruction using varied methods and technology to fit learning styles.
• Instructs students individually and in groups; administers and grades tests.
• Maintains attendance and activity records as required by administrators.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and staff to resolve issues and coordinate efforts.

Skills

Counseling students

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Colorado CDE teaching license

Job description

About This Job

A Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based Science curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time.

This is a temporary position from January 18, 2027 to May 20, 2027.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary: $31.503 per hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Need

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• 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.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon.