TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - 1ST- 3RD GRADE

About the role

Teaches appropriate grade level standards based curriculum in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies and Personal Development to diverse elementary students, following District Literacy Program and Everyday Math or other school/District approved curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Maintains discipline and monitors student behavior.
• Evaluates student performance and behavior.
• Presents subject matter to students.
• Evaluates student progress and reports grades.

• Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
  • A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
  • A valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.

  Qualifications

  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
  • Believe in and support 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.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

  Skills

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
  • Knowledge of relevant educational theories and practices.

  Benefits

  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, and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.

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