TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - SPECIAL EDUCATION, MODERATE NEEDS, KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE

Dates Needed: August 19, 2026 through October 6, 2026

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rules of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Presents subject matter to students using various teaching methods and technology; adjusts teaching style and method to meet student learning styles.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress; reports grades using District software.
• Prepares student attendance and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems and coordinates instructional efforts.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or 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).
• 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
• PERA Retirement