TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - 2ND GRADE - LITERACY

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.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Makes sure students follow the rules and behave appropriately.
• Monitors and enforces school and district policies.
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Teaches individual and group lessons using various methods and technology.
• Evaluates student progress and reports grades using District software.
• Communicates with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators about students' issues.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Has a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• 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.

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. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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

Hours are determined by the school district and can vary based on the specific needs of the school and the substitute's availability.