TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - MATH, 4TH GRADE, BILINGUAL SPANISH REQUIRED

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, evaluates, reports, and records 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

• 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.
• ELA-S (English Language Acquisition - Spanish) ONLY: Candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Click here for more information.
• Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English, required.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Believes in and supports all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Benefits

Includes 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

This is a temporary position for the 2026–2027 school year only and is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the school year.