TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - ELA-S RESOURCE CLASSROOM - KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE

This is a temporary position from September 14, 2026 to November 20, 2026.

About the role

As a Long-Term Substitute, you will be 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. This role is in an ELA-S Classroom, and a Spanish speaker is highly preferred but not required.

Denver Public Schools values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun, with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students, reinforcing positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observe, evaluate, report, and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Present subject matter using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style to meet student learning styles.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using lectures, technology, and discussions.
• Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Prepare student attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.
• 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 (DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days).
• Spanish-speaking skills are highly desired but not required.
• Commit to leading for racial and educational excellence and dismantling systems of oppression and inequity in our community.
• Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed with us.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Pay

$30.00 per hour.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.