Spanish Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools; Evergreen (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

DSST Public Schools in Denver, Colorado is hiring a Spanish teacher for middle and high school. You’ll deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction to 3–5 classes daily while highlighting diverse cultures. The salary range is $60,000–$78,000 annually, with a relocation stipend for moves of 75 miles or more from Denver.

Start date is immediate; this is an in-person, full-time position. Minimum: Bachelor's Degree. Colorado teaching credential preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Colorado teaching credential preferred but not required.
• Ideal: Experience serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous and engaging content across 3–5 classes daily, aligned to DSST curricula.
• Track and support student growth using varied assessments to guide instruction.
• Contribute to school culture and participate in professional development focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION: Spanish Teacher GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link.

SALARY: $60,000-$78,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) START: Immediate Start.

THE ROLE

Our Spanish teachers believe that loving and learning Spanish deepens beyond its usefulness and includes the practice of deeply valuing all cultures and traditions as we learn from them. Depending on the openings, you may be teaching the following courses. We will inquire about your course, campus, and grade level preference at the time of your interview. Spanish Courses at DSST High Schools: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish Language or AP Spanish Literature, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 & 2. Spanish Courses at DSST Middle Schools: Spanish Language Arts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students’ cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here.

THE PERSON

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.
• A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.
• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications (see qualification options here).
• Ideal: Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
• A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities.

The DSST Talent Team replies to every application. If you haven’t heard from us by the indicated timeline, please check your spam folder first. If you don’t see an email there, reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re committed to providing an exceptional candidate experience.

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

WHY WORK AT DSST?

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state. Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION & PERA PARTICIPATION

DSST Public Schools participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Unless otherwise stated in the position title or posting, all roles are full‑time and are designated as PERA-covered positions. Candidates should review their individual circumstances and ensure they are able to accept employment in a PERA‑covered role prior to applying.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, or genetic information. We also prohibit retaliation for filing a complaint, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in any investigation or proceeding. DSST is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and may spend extended periods standing, walking, bending, or kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004.