TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - 1ST GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,381; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Time off

Job summary

A public school district in Denver seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 1st Grade. Responsibilities include delivering a standard-based curriculum, supporting student achievement, and communicating with various stakeholders. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a valid Colorado teaching license, and a commitment to equity. This full-time role offers $30.765 per hour and a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard-based curriculum during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Counsel students to encourage and support achievement.
• Prepare educational course outlines and materials.

Skills

Commitment to racial and educational equity

Ability to meet physical demands

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - 1ST GRADE

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Job Description

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

Application Deadline

Applications will be received until October 3, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

What DPS Offers You

• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary: $30.765 per hour.
• Total Reward offerings including 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 rules of conduct and behavior; 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 to meet student learning needs.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress; reports 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. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
• Commitment to racial and educational equity 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

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, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training | Industry: Primary and Secondary Education

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