TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - 1ST 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.
• Makes observations, evaluations, and reports on student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems.
• May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Has a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English for ELA-S positions.

Qualifications

• Believes in and supports all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Lives and works with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Has the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Ability to establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Ability to prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within the school community.

Benefits

DPS offers a range of benefits including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For additional information, visit our New Employee Resources page.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Details on the specific schedule can be found in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and Department of Labor regulations.