TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE-LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH AND SCIENCES, 1ST GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute teacher for a January 22, 2027 to June 6, 2027 assignment in Denver. You will deliver standard-based instruction aligned to DPS curriculum and support student learning while the classroom teacher is absent.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license. The role emphasizes equity, collaboration, and effective communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education required.
• Valid Colorado teaching license; DPS accepts CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
• Commitment to equity and dismantling oppression in education.
• Residence in Colorado required.
• Ability to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to support achievement.
• Monitor and enforce conduct per district policy.
• Observe, evaluate, and report student performance and health.
• Prepare outlines, objectives, and materials per curriculum guidelines.
• Set clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Present content using diverse methods and technology.
• Instruct students individually and in groups.
• Prepare, administer, grade tests and record grades in district systems.
• Prepare attendance and activity reports.
• Communicate with families and staff to resolve issues and coordinate instruction.

Skills

Student counseling

Classroom management

Student assessment

Parent/guardian communication

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Tools

District software

Job description

About this job:

TEMPORARY: JANUARY 22, 2027- JUNE 6, 2027

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: $31.503 per hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129), health and wellness benefits (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397), and PERA Retirement (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retire).

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 (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing) (CDE) teaching license. Click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15L2dOj5BW_ZOc-FZDn0lcT1N2AnHkqD0/view?usp=drive_link) 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 (https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf) 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