TEACHER, SECONDARY (HIGH) - ELD, 9TH -12TH GRADE

This position is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.”

About the Role

Teaches specific grade level subject matter to a diverse high school student population following District standards-based curriculum. Helps all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.

What DPS Offers

• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive compensation based on the DCTA Teacher and SSP Hourly Schedule.
• Total Reward offerings including time off, health and wellness benefits (English Version or Spanish Version), and PERA Retirement. Learn more.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). See the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement.

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 student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District-approved curriculum guidelines.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• 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 student behavior and academic problems.
• May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, as outlined in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (required). A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for various subject areas. (DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• For ELA-S (English Language Acquisition - Spanish) positions: Candidates must take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. More information. If a teacher has taken or chooses to take the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam, it will also be accepted if the candidate scores 163 or higher.
• For ELA-S positions: Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (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.