TEACHER, ELEMENTARY, MATH- 5TH 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 sure students follow school and District rules and behave appropriately.
• Monitors and records student progress, behavior, social development, and health.
• Puts together lesson plans and uses different teaching methods to teach students.
• Teaches individual students and groups, using lectures, technology, and discussions.
• Plans lessons, gives tests, and grades assignments to see how students are doing.
• Communicates with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators about student problems.
• May help with extra activities like coaching, tutoring, or summer programs.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• A Master's Degree is needed for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Has a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Lives and works in Colorado with a permanent home address.
• Can do the physical work needed for the job.

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 posting does not specify specific skills required for this role.

Benefits

The posting does not specify specific benefits offered by DPS.

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

The posting does not specify the exact schedule for this position.