TEACHER, SECONDARY - POOLED

About the role

This is a pooled requisition for Special Education, Middle and High School Math, and ELA-S Teachers. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
• Maintains and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students
• Evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• 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)
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines
• Administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems

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

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
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Experience in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom discipline
• Knowledge of current educational trends and best practices

Benefits

DPS offers competitive compensation, 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

Details on the specific schedule will be provided upon hire.