TEACHER, BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED, POOLED - 2026-2027 SY

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Time off

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks an ELA-S Teacher to provide high-quality instruction to Spanish-speaking students, fostering English language acquisition while supporting core academics. The role emphasizes differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with families and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education, a valid Colorado teaching license, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• A valid Colorado teaching license (CDE) or Application Receipt accepted for 90 days.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English; Spanish language proficiency exam may be required (SLP).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, differentiated instruction to Spanish-speaking students to develop English proficiency and academic achievement across subjects.
• Monitor and supervise student behavior in accordance with school and district policies.
• Observe, evaluate, and report on students' performance, behavior, and health; maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to address behavioral and academic issues.
• Prepare educational outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
• Present subject matter using varied teaching methods and technology, adjusting to diverse learning styles.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred for Concurrent Enrollment positions

Job description

About This Job

The ELA-S Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, differentiated instruction to students whose primary language is Spanish. The role focuses on fostering English language acquisition while supporting academic achievement across subjects in an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This position combines language instruction with core subject teaching, helping students to develop both language skills and content knowledge needed for success in school and beyond.

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, 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 You'll Do

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement. (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws)

What You’ll Need

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
• ELA-S (teaching in both Spanish and English) positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or choses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the Praxis II (#5195) exam.
• Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.
• 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.