TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE, 1ST GRADE
About the role
A Long-Term Substitute is responsible for teaching appropriate grade level standard-based curriculum to students, following school/district approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period of time. This is a temporary role, and is needed from 8/17/2026 - 10/5/2026.
Responsibilities
- Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
- Makes sure students follow the rules and behave appropriately.
- Monitors and records students' progress, behavior, social development, and health.
- Plans lessons, units, and projects according to curriculum guidelines or state/local requirements.
- Teaches students individually and in groups, using various methods and technology.
- Evaluates student progress through tests and assignments, and reports grades using District software.
- Communicates with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators about students' issues and progress.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
Qualifications
DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
Skills
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.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
Pay
$30.76 per hour.
Schedule
This is a temporary role, and is needed from 8/17/2026 - 10/5/2026.