TEACHER, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - SPECIAL EDUCATION, MULTI-INTENSIVE, 6TH-8TH 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.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Makes sure students follow school/district rules and behavior codes.
• Monitors and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology.
• 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 lessons to students, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning styles.
• Assigns, administers, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Reports grades using District software.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle 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 working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.

Benefits

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

Pay

$30.00 per hour.

Schedule

August 1, 2026 - October 8, 2026

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days).

Denver Public Schools

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.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.