TEACHER, SECONDARY (HIGH) - LANGUAGE ARTS, 9TH-12TH GRADE, TEMPORARY

About the role

Teaches specific grade level subject matter to 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.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Makes observations, evaluations, and reports of 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, reporting grades using District software.
• 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• The ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits

DPS offers a range of benefits including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.

Pay

The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.

Schedule

Salary and schedule details can be found [here](#).