Elementary School Teacher Job at Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO

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  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Denver Public Schools is hiring passionate and dedicated Bilingual Teachers-Spanish to join our dynamic team. Fluency in Spanish is required. As a DPS teacher, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our diverse student body, providing high-quality instruction in a supportive and inclusive environment. We are committed to fostering an educational experience where every student thrives.

Applications will be received until 05/01/2025 . 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 .

Elementary School Teacher: Elementary School Teachers foster foundational skills in reading, math, science, and social studies for students in grades K-5. They create an engaging, supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, social development, and academic growth, adapting lessons to meet the needs of each student.

Areas Needed:

-1st Grade

-3rd Grade

-Early Childhood Education

Note to Applicants: This vacancy is a district-wide pool requisition for all DPS schools seeking an ELA-S, English Language Acquisition.

What DPS Offers You:

  • A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
  • Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 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 (NACES Evaluation required for international education).
  • Successfully pass the Berlitz Spanish Proficiency Exam upon acceptance of the role.
  • 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.
  • Visa Applicants: Internal and External applicants requiring visa sponsorship please visit the IEI website for detailed information on requirements and visa-related qualifications for sponsorship: International Educator Institute .

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

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Summer work, Local area, Work from home, Visa sponsorship,

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