TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - KINDERGARTEN-8TH GRADE

About the role

TEMPORARY ONLY: AUGUST 1, 2026 - JUNE 4, 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

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 sure students follow school and District rules and policies.
• Monitors and reports on student behavior and academic progress.
• Presents lessons using various methods and materials.
• Prepares and administers tests and assignments.
• Communicates with parents and colleagues about student issues.
• Participates in extra-duty activities as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• A Master's Degree is required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Has a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Lives and works with a permanent home address in Colorado.
• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

The successful candidate will have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Benefits

Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Hourly 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.

Pay

Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Hourly Schedule.

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.