TEACHER, SECONDARY - POOLED

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Time off

Retirement options

Job summary

A public education institution in Denver is seeking passionate Special Education teachers for Middle and High School Math and ELA-S. The role involves counseling students, preparing lesson plans, and adapting teaching methods. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license. We value equity in education and expect staff to engage actively with our diverse student community. This position delivers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Commitment to promoting racial and educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to encourage achievement.
• Monitor and reinforce rules of conduct.
• Prepare lesson plans according to curriculum guidelines.
• Adapt teaching methods for varying needs.
• Communicate with parents to resolve academic problems.

Skills

Counseling

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Teaching methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s Degree (for Concurrent Enrollment positions only)

Job description

Job Description
This is a pooled requisition for Special Education, Middle and High School Math, and ELA-S teachers. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About This Job

Administers and manages activities within a specific area of responsibility. Serves as the subject matter expert and applies gained knowledge to execute, maintain and improve systems, programs, or processes. Provides specialized education in areas like math, science, language arts, and social studies while helping students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and organizational skills.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary: Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version, and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

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 student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades 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 student behavior and academic problems.

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. 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.