TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - DRAMA, 9TH - 12TH GRADE

Northfield High School; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $30.765 per hour

Total rewards: time off, health and w

Job summary

Northfield High School in Denver is seeking a Long-Term Substitute teacher to cover for an extended period from 8/17/26 to 12/18/26, delivering standard-based instruction aligned with the curriculum. You will implement approved lesson plans and monitor student progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license. You will foster equity, communicate with families, and collaborate with staff to support every learner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Colorado teaching license.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in education.
• Residence in Colorado and ability to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to support achievement and behavior.
• Supervise and enforce classroom conduct per policy.
• Observe, evaluate, and report student performance and health.
• Prepare curriculum outlines and materials per guidelines.
• Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Present material using varied methods and technology.
• Instruct individuals and groups using diverse techniques.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests; report grades via district software.
• Prepare attendance and activity reports for administrators.
• Communicate with parents and staff to resolve issues.
• Coordinate instructional efforts across teams.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Student Counseling

Student Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

About this job:

This is a temporary assignment. Dates Needed: 8/17/26-12/18/26

A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching 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.

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.
• 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:

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and 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 and method to meet student learning style.
• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting 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. Click herefor 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 demandsof 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