Spanish Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)

Denver School of Science and Technology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Spanish Teacher for Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12) across multiple Denver/Aurora locations. The role is full-time, in-person for the school year, with a July 2027 start date and a relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver.

You will lead standards-aligned Spanish instruction, develop language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and support students from diverse language backgrounds while

Responsibilities

• Deliver Rigorous Spanish Instruction: Intellectually prepare and teach approximately 3-5 classes daily using course-specific curriculum resources and culturally responsive practices.
• Develop Language Proficiency: Engage students in meaningful listening, speaking, reading, and writing experiences aligned with their language development needs.
• Connect Language & Culture: Incorporate authentic resources and diverse perspectives while affirming students' linguistic and cultural identities.
• Assess & Support Student Growth: Use proficiency-based assessments, student work, and feedback to monitor progress and differentiate instruction.
• Build a Positive Classroom Culture: Create an inclusive environment where students feel confident communicating in Spanish, taking risks, and learning from one another.

Job description

POSITION

Spanish Teacher

GRADE LEVEL

Hiring for both Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12) positions

LOCATION

Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not yet listed, as additional opportunities may become available throughout the hiring season. View Current Openings

SALARY

$60,000-$78,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver!

STATUS

Full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position

START

Late July 2027, beginning with new staff training. View the school-year calendar.

¡Abre Puertas a Través del Lenguaje!

At DSST Public Schools, we believe learning Spanish is not about memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules. It's about communicating with others, exploring diverse cultures, and opening doors to new opportunities.

As a Spanish Teacher, you'll help students develop language proficiency through meaningful listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Whether teaching students new to Spanish or strengthening the academic literacy of heritage speakers, you'll build their confidence, celebrate their identities, and prepare them for opportunities beyond high school.

Why Teach Spanish at DSST?

• Make Language Learning Meaningful: Help students connect across cultures, communicate authentically, and develop skills that expand their future opportunities.
• Teach Through Language Acquisition: Move beyond isolated grammar drills. Use comprehensible input, storytelling, authentic resources, and meaningful communication, with a goal of conducting at least 90% of instruction in Spanish.
• Build Pathways to Biliteracy: Join a vertically aligned program supporting second-language learners and heritage speakers, with pathways to AP coursework, college credit, and the Colorado, APS, and DPS Seals of Biliteracy.

What Does Spanish Instruction Look Like at DSST?

DSST offers distinct opportunities for students learning Spanish as an additional language and those developing literacy in their home or heritage language.

Middle School Spanish Language Arts (Grades 6-8)

Spanish Language Arts (SLA): Offered at select campuses for students whose home or heritage language is Spanish. Students strengthen academic reading, writing, and discussion skills while exploring culture and identity.

High School Spanish (Grades 9-12)

Spanish as a Second Language: Spanish 1-3 and AP Spanish Language and Culture. Students develop proficiency through comprehensible input, storytelling, and meaningful communication.

Español para Hispanohablantes (EPH): EPH 1-2, AP Spanish Language and Culture, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture. Native and heritage Spanish speakers strengthen academic literacy through a variety of print and audiovisual texts, current events, analytical writing, and discussion.

Curriculum Resources

DSST uses Voces Digital Nuestra Historia (Spanish 1-3), Anécdotas (EPH 1-2), Temas (AP Spanish Language), and Inquiry by Design (middle school SLA). Teachers receive curriculum resources and instructional guidance while intellectually preparing lessons and adapting materials to meet student needs.

We'll ask about your course, grade-level, and campus preferences during the interview process.

See Spanish Teaching in Action at DSST!

Meet an AP Spanish Teacher Opening Doors Through Language: Learn how Raul Castillo Ontiveros helps students embrace their bilingual identities and pursue opportunities through Spanish.

Meet a Spanish Teacher Bringing Joy and Excellence to DSST: Discover how Eunice Torres builds relationships and contributes to a joyful school community.

What You'll Do

• Deliver Rigorous Spanish Instruction: Intellectually prepare and teach approximately 3-5 classes daily using course-specific curriculum resources and culturally responsive practices.
• Develop Language Proficiency: Engage students in meaningful listening, speaking, reading, and writing experiences aligned with their language development needs.
• Connect Language & Culture: Incorporate authentic resources and diverse perspectives while affirming students' linguistic and cultural identities.
• Assess & Support Student Growth: Use proficiency-based assessments, student work, and feedback to monitor progress and differentiate instruction.
• Build a Positive Classroom Culture: Create an inclusive environment where students feel confident communicating in Spanish, taking risks, and learning from one another.
• Collaborate & Grow Professionally: Pa