TEACHER, 110 RETIRED - ENGINEERING, 9TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking high school teachers to deliver in-depth instruction for grades 9–12. You will prepare students for post-secondary success by developing engaging curricula, fostering independent thinking, and mentoring students to support their social and academic growth.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license. DPS emphasizes equity, accountability and collaboration in a shared vision where every learner thrives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
• Commitment to equity and high-quality education for all students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-depth instruction in subjects to grades 9–12.
• Develop curriculum and plan instruction aligned to standards.
• Provide mentorship and support for students’ social and academic growth.

Skills

Mentoring

Equity focus

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until March 11, 2026.

About This Job High School Teachers deliver in-depth instruction in specialized subjects to students in grades 9-12. They prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness by developing curriculum, fostering independent thinking, and supporting students’ social and academic growth through mentorship and guidance.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What Youll Need

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Masters Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• 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

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.